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Whinlatter Pass – Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Shop loop from Thornthwaite

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Whinlatter Pass – Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Shop loop from Thornthwaite

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Whinlatter Pass – Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Shop loop from Thornthwaite

00:57

3.12km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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93 m

Whinlatter Pass

Highlight • Climb

Winding its way through Thornthwaite Forest with views over Lorton Valley and Bassenthwaite Lake, Whinlatter Pass is one of the most beautiful areas of the Lake District. At the top …

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148 m

Whinlatter Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Whinlatter Forest offers breathtaking views of the Lake District. The forest's purpose-built mountain bike trails, designed to take full advantage of the rugged terrain, were voted the second-best trail centre …

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294 m

Whinlatter Forest Café & Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The Full Ambio breakfast hits the spot.

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358 m

Siskins Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

The soup is always homemade and wholesome. Have it with a homemade cheese scone. Lush.

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485 m

Start of the North Loop Bike Trails

Highlight • Trail

Start point and map

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2.89 km

Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Great shop, Craig was a legend and stayed late when we showed up at closing time to help my friend with replacements for the contaminated rotor and pads he’d somehow …

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3.01 km

Whinlatter Forest to Keswick

Highlight • Trail

Car park prices are ridiculous. But lovely forest walks.

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3.12 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.76 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.75 km

913 m

325 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Whinlatter Pass – Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Shop loop from Thornthwaite

Whinlatter Pass

Whinlatter Mountain Bike Trails

Whinlatter Forest Café & Visitor Centre

Siskins Cafe

Start of the North Loop Bike Trails

Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Shop

Whinlatter Forest to Keswick

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