Cumwhitton is a village and civil parish located in Cumbria, North West England, situated southeast of Carlisle on the east side of the River Eden. The region is characterized by its rolling landscapes, lush meadows, woodlands, and the scenic River Eden, which flows through the area. Its geological makeup, including red sandstones, contributes to varied terrain suitable for several outdoor sports like mountain biking, hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
Cumwhitton offers a selection…
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16
hikers
4.67km
01:14
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.16km
01:40
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.88km
01:35
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.01km
01:06
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60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15
riders
27.2km
02:11
450m
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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44.7km
04:14
970m
970m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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15.4km
01:22
340m
330m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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62.8km
04:17
760m
760m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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56
riders
32.6km
01:49
340m
340m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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20.5km
01:05
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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79.3km
03:50
870m
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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28.8km
01:36
440m
440m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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29
riders
26.9km
01:42
270m
270m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25.5km
01:33
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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53.1km
03:11
380m
380m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
31.6km
02:00
330m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
7.10km
00:44
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.44km
00:47
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.34km
01:09
360m
360m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.72km
00:36
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Cumwhitton offers a range of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, and Jogging. The region has 6 routes available on komoot, with an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars from more than 15,000 visitors.
Cumwhitton features a network of hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels. Popular routes include loops around Castle Carrock Reservoir and Gelt Woods. More information on trails can be found in the Hiking around Cumwhitton guide.
Easy hiking routes are available in Cumwhitton, suitable for less strenuous walks. These trails often traverse woodlands and riverine environments with gentle elevation changes. The Easy hikes around Cumwhitton guide provides specific options.
While Cumwhitton does not host large, dedicated mountain bike trail centers, off-road routes suitable for mountain biking exist in nearby woodlands and fells. The MTB Trails around Cumwhitton guide offers specific routes.
The Eden Valley around Cumwhitton offers scenic and quiet roads for road cycling. Routes like the "Station Climb, Armathwaite – Eden Valley loop" are popular. Details on these routes are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Cumwhitton guide.
Cumwhitton is well-placed for touring cyclists, with proximity to major long-distance routes like Hadrian's Cycle Way (National Route 72). This route uses country lanes and quiet roads. The Cycling around Cumwhitton guide provides further information.
Cumwhitton offers various paths and trails suitable for jogging and running. These routes often take advantage of the region's diverse terrain, including riverside paths and woodland trails. Specific options can be found in the Running Trails around Cumwhitton guide.
The region around Cumwhitton is characterized by lush meadows, woodlands, and the River Eden. Notable natural features include the tranquil Castle Carrock Reservoir and the historic Gelt Woods, an RSPB nature reserve. Quarry Banks Nature Reserve also features spectacular water-filled quarries.
Cumwhitton is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 15,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The available routes have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars. There are 6 routes recorded in the region.
Komoot offers several guides for Cumwhitton, including MTB Trails around Cumwhitton, Hiking around Cumwhitton, Easy hikes around Cumwhitton, Road Cycling Routes around Cumwhitton, Cycling around Cumwhitton, and Running Trails around Cumwhitton.
The official website for Cumwhitton Parish Council is https://cumwhittonpc.org.uk/. This site provides local information and resources for the village and civil parish.
The Cumwhitton Parish Council can be contacted via their official website or by phone. The phone number for the Parish Council Clerk is +447789972286.

