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Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Shop – Whinlatter Pass loop from Lorton

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Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Shop – Whinlatter Pass loop from Lorton

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Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Shop – Whinlatter Pass loop from Lorton

02:20

26.3km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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826 m

View Towards Buttermere

Highlight • Lake

2.68 km

Shatton Gill Plantation

Forest

9.77 km

View of the Lake District Hills

Highlight • Natural Monument

NCN 71 - would not want to be up here on a road bike

Tip by

10.1 km

View of Derwentwater from Lake District National Park

Highlight • Lake

Quite a stiff climb up the forest path - had to push the bikes some of the time. Views at the top make it worth it!

Tip by

12.8 km

View of Bassenthwaite Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

be prepare to bike hike a little

Tip by

14.3 km

Calfclose Wood

Forest

19.1 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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19.5 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 …

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25.3 km

Lorton Village Shop

Highlight • Settlement

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

Tip by

26.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

9.12 km

2.39 km

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

9.24 km

5.54 km

994 m

112 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

24°C

14°C

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Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Shop – Whinlatter Pass loop from Lorton

View Towards Buttermere

View of the Lake District Hills

View of Derwentwater from Lake District National Park

View of Bassenthwaite Lake

Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Shop

Whinlatter Pass

Lorton Village Shop

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