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Whinlatter Mountain Bike Trails – Whinlatter Pass loop from Graystones

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North West England

Whinlatter Mountain Bike Trails – Whinlatter Pass loop from Graystones

Hard

50

runners

Whinlatter Mountain Bike Trails – Whinlatter Pass loop from Graystones

01:30

12.4km

350m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

2.50 km

Gruffalo Sculpture and View of Bassenthwaite and Skiddaw, Whinlatter Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

A nice extension on MTB or Gravel Bike from the Whinlatter Pass turning off at Swirls car park and following the forest track back to the centre. Stop off for some great views across Bassenthwaite and Skiddaw near the Gruffalo.

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2

4.10 km

Forest Gravel Descent in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Trail

3

4.70 km

Gruffalo Viewpoint

Highlight • Forest

Nice new viewpoint with picnic tables to rest and admire the view before your descent into the forest.

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4

5.95 km

Start of the North Loop Bike Trails

Highlight • Trail

Start point and map

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5

6.29 km

Whinlatter Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Whinlatter Forest offers breathtaking views of the Lake District. The forest's purpose-built mountain bike trails, designed to take full advantage of the rugged terrain, were voted the second-best trail centre …

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6

6.34 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

7

6.41 km

Whinlatter South Loop — Bike Trail

Highlight • Forest

Start/end of the trails

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8

6.72 km

Forest Path in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Trail

B

12.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

384 m

123 m

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.14 km

5.93 km

353 m

< 100 m

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