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Mountain biking trails

North West England

Whinlatter Forest loop — The Lake District National Park

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Whinlatter Forest loop — The Lake District National Park

Hard

4.8

(32)

1,079

riders

Whinlatter Forest loop — The Lake District National Park

01:37

16.8km

420m

Mountain biking

Mountain biking through Whinlatter Forest offers a challenging experience on England's only true mountain forest trails. This difficult 10.4 miles (16.8 km) loop takes about 1 hour and 37 minutes to complete, climbing 1376 feet (419 metres) through varied terrain. You will navigate purpose-built singletrack, featuring berms, jumps, and rock…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

4.00 km

Start of Altura South Trail

Highlight • Forest

Catch your breath the first 50m is rocky then its brake free to the bottom

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2

5.49 km

Altura Trail Southern Loop

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

The red graded Altura Trail is brilliant. It splits neatly into a northern loop and a southern loop. Ride the north loop first then you'll get to this awesome section once fully warmed up on the southern loop.

Tip by

3

7.84 km

Siskins Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

The soup is always homemade and wholesome. Have it with a homemade cheese scone. Lush.

Tip by

4

9.33 km

Bob's Traverse, Thwaitehill Knotts

Highlight • Viewpoint

Thwaitehill Knotts hill. Strap yourself in for some flowy single track.

Tip by

B

16.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

2.19 km

539 m

159 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.02 km

6.51 km

614 m

500 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Monday 5 October

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8°C

22 %

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