Whinlatter Forest loop — The Lake District National Park
Whinlatter Forest loop — The Lake District National Park
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Whinlatter Forest loop — The Lake District National Park
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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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Start point
Parking
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4.00 km
Start of Altura South Trail
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
5.49 km
Altura Trail Southern Loop
Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park
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7.84 km
Siskins Cafe
Highlight • Cafe
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9.33 km
Bob's Traverse, Thwaitehill Knotts
Highlight • Viewpoint
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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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Elevation
Highest point (500 m)
Lowest point (280 m)
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Sunday 10 May
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3°C
29 %
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Trail Reviews
First time at Whinlatter, great place for multi activities. I intended on doing both Red routes, however after completing the North route I headed over to the South routes which I knew from the Web site had a diversion on it. When I actually got on the trail it was cut short that much it was pointless doing it. Hopefully the South route is up and running soon so I can have a crack at it.