Views from Hundith Hill Road – Gruffalo Viewpoint loop from Cockermouth

Views from Hundith Hill Road – Gruffalo Viewpoint loop from Cockermouth

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Views from Hundith Hill Road – Gruffalo Viewpoint loop from Cockermouth

03:24

43.0km

950m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.92 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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15.7 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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18.4 km

Bob's Traverse, Thwaitehill Knotts

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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20.8 km

View of Skiddaw from the Quercus Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pinch yourself, are you really in the UK? This stunning vista over to Skiddaw is a highlight of the Quercus Trail.

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24.8 km

Calfclose Wood

Forest

32.2 km

View of Bassenthwaite Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

This location is a steep climbing section with loads of switchbacks. As you rise to elevated points the views of Bassenthwaite Lake are brilliant. You can see for miles around …

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34.0 km

Ruins

35.5 km

Ling Fell Traverse

Highlight • Climb

This section takes some effort and determination. Climbing around the side of Ling Fell on a single track, there are some smallish rock boulders on the surface. If it had …

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37.3 km

Seacross Wood

Forest

43.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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