Whinlatter Pass – Jasper's Café loop from Cockermouth

Whinlatter Pass – Jasper's Café loop from Cockermouth

Moderate

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Whinlatter Pass – Jasper's Café loop from Cockermouth

01:57

40.5km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 16.6 km for 125 m

After 18.3 km for 228 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

615 m

4Play Cycles

Highlight • Structure

4 Play Cycles is a great local bike shop with spares, repairs, new bikes and local knowledge. They also organise local bike rides if you're staying in the area.
Open 10:00 - 16:00 but closed on Thursday and Sunday.

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3.62 km

View of Hundith Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

12.5 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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12.5 km

Whinlatter Pass Climb from Braithwaite

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

One of the best climbs in the area. A steady climb on forest lined roads up to the Whinlatter vistor centre. A good challenge but not as murderous as Honister …

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15.9 km

The Coledale Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Could you want for more this pub being right at the end of the Coledale Horseshoe? 😄🍺

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16.3 km

Jasper's Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little café at the bottom of Whinlatter Pass.

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20.2 km

Mrs F's Fine Food Emporium

Highlight • Cafe

A really quirky cafe with great artwork, a welcoming attitude to cyclists, and great cakes (especially the cheese scones). Nice and handy as it is on the way into Keswick …

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27.9 km

Calfclose Wood

Forest

32.8 km

Bassenthwaite Lake Station Café

Highlight • Cafe

Set in a renovated station with a full size replica steam train, Bassenthwaite Lake Station cafe also serves good coffee, with bike-friendly outdoor seating Open every day 9-5.

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