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Lorton Village Shop – Whinlatter Pass loop from High Lorton

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North West England

Lorton Village Shop – Whinlatter Pass loop from High Lorton

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Lorton Village Shop – Whinlatter Pass loop from High Lorton

01:07

16.6km

270m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.46 km

Lorton Village Shop

Highlight • Settlement

Lorton has a lovely little local store selling essentials, ice creams and little gifts. Super cute!

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2

4.49 km

Parking at Lake District National Park

Highlight • Parking

limited free parking

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3

7.53 km

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 …

Tip by

4

7.78 km

Siskins Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

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

Tip by

5

14.7 km

View Towards Buttermere

Highlight • Lake

B

16.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

336 m

191 m

161 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

1.18 km

191 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

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6°C

95 %

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