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Whinlatter Pass – Altura Trail Southern Loop loop from Thornthwaite

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Whinlatter Pass – Altura Trail Southern Loop loop from Thornthwaite

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Whinlatter Pass – Altura Trail Southern Loop loop from Thornthwaite

01:07

10.9km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

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Start point

Parking

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190 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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385 m

Whinlatter Forest Café & Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The Full Ambio breakfast hits the spot.

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450 m

Siskins Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

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

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561 m

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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733 m

Start of the North Loop Bike Trails

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Start point and map

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1.32 km

Great blue mountain bike route that is definitely suitable for gravel bikes! Nothing too narley. Nice and flowing single track with a good surface. Keep some speed in check on switchbacks but other than that all good!

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8.99 km

Altura Trail Southern Loop

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

The red graded Altura Trail is brilliant. It splits neatly into a northern loop and a southern loop. Ride the north loop first then you'll get to this awesome section once fully warmed up on the southern loop.

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10.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.36 km

552 m

466 m

272 m

157 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.33 km

1.43 km

654 m

476 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

14°C

10°C

74 %

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Whinlatter Pass – Altura Trail Southern Loop loop from Thornthwaite

Whinlatter Pass

Whinlatter Forest Café & Visitor Centre

Siskins Cafe

Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Shop

Start of the North Loop Bike Trails

Quercus Trail

Altura Trail Southern Loop

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