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North West England

Whinlatter Pass – Whinlatter Mountain Bike Trails loop from Setmurthy

North West England

Whinlatter Pass – Whinlatter Mountain Bike Trails loop from Setmurthy

Hard

4

riders

Whinlatter Pass – Whinlatter Mountain Bike Trails loop from Setmurthy

02:47

30.1km

850m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 987 m for 173 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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8.70 km

Calfclose Wood

Forest

2

13.6 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

13.7 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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4

14.0 km

Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Great shop, Craig was a legend and stayed late when we showed up at closing time to help my friend with replacements for the contaminated rotor and pads he’d somehow …

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5

14.1 km

Start of the North Loop Bike Trails

Highlight • Trail

Start point and map

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6

15.4 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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7

18.2 km

North Loop Trail – Whinlatter Forest

Highlight • Cycleway

8

19.4 km

Whinlatter Gravel Route

Highlight • Cycleway

9

29.8 km

Bassenthwaite Lake Station Café

Highlight • Cafe

Set in a renovated station with a full size replica steam train, Bassenthwaite Lake Station cafe also serves good coffee, with bike-friendly outdoor seating Open every day 9-5.

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B

30.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

5.26 km

3.32 km

841 m

652 m

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.2 km

5.57 km

3.76 km

1.40 km

225 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Thursday 25 June

29°C

17°C

43 %

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