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Lonscale Crags Trail – Whinlatter Pass loop from Cockermouth

Lonscale Crags Trail – Whinlatter Pass loop from Cockermouth

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Lonscale Crags Trail – Whinlatter Pass loop from Cockermouth

04:53

70.6km

1,300m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 51.0 km for 111 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.18 km

Bassenthwaite Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the many stunning lakes in the Lake District, Bassenthwaite stretches for 4 miles (6.4 km) amongst the hills. There are no major settlements on the lake, instead you …

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34.9 km

Whitewater Rapids on the River Caldew

Highlight • Waterfall

Almost at the end of the paved road of the Caldew River Valley there is a small parking space which is located right at the side of the river.

Waterfalls …

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37.1 km

A long singletrack trail along the hillside below the peaks of Coomb Height, Great Calva, Bowscale Fell and Mungrisdale Common. Best ridden in the drier months, it can get pretty boggy and wet here in winter.

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41.0 km

Skiddaw House Hostel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Skiddaw House youth hostel is often referred to as the most remote house in England, as it is a 3-mile (5 km) walk from the nearest road. Situated at 1,542 …

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42.2 km

Rocky Descent in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Climb

Lovely techy decent coming off from the top, tight switchbacks all on the scree and boulders.

Just watch out for other users on the path — best saved for quieter times.

Awesome!

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44.4 km

Lonscale Crags Trail

Highlight • Trail

This famous rocky outcrop lies on a very nice route around Skiddaw or Blencathra, part of the Cumbrian Way. They're very hard to ride on a MTB, probably rated S2 - S3. Good luck!

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47.4 km

Bruntholm Wood

Forest

53.7 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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57.0 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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65.7 km

Shatton Gill Plantation

Forest

70.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.5 km

9.50 km

9.20 km

3.13 km

2.67 km

655 m

Surfaces

32.8 km

18.1 km

16.9 km

1.93 km

988 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

11°C

62 %

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Lonscale Crags Trail – Whinlatter Pass loop from Cockermouth

Bassenthwaite Lake

Whitewater Rapids on the River Caldew

Caldew Trail

Skiddaw House Hostel

Rocky Descent in Lake District National Park

Lonscale Crags Trail

Whinlatter Pass Climb from Braithwaite

Whinlatter Pass

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