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Whinlatter Pass – Portinscale Suspension Footbridge loop from Brackenthwaite

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Loweswater

Whinlatter Pass – Portinscale Suspension Footbridge loop from Brackenthwaite

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5.0

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Whinlatter Pass – Portinscale Suspension Footbridge loop from Brackenthwaite

03:26

63.2km

860m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.9 km for 111 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

5.25 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

10.6 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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3

10.6 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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4

17.5 km

The Chalet Tavern & Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Never fails, great place for refueling. Superb service with a great choice of food, drinks and fantastic staff.

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5

17.9 km

Portinscale Suspension Footbridge

Highlight • River

The main road from Keswick to Cockermouth used to take you through the village of Portinscale via a two arched stone bridge known as the Long Bridge. There were plans …

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27.4 km

Brackenplatt Wood

Forest

36.2 km

Waterside Wood

Forest

8

38.0 km

Lakes and Dales Loop

Highlight • Trail

Fantastic loop around the national park. Works well as a three day tour by starting in Penrith and overnighting in Eskdale and Kirkby Lonsdale.

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9

52.1 km

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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10

55.1 km

View of Hundith Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

63.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.4 km

3.18 km

2.40 km

352 m

Surfaces

39.5 km

23.3 km

501 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Sunday 11 October

15°C

6°C

61 %

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