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Whinlatter Forest is home to the longest purpose-built mountain bike trail in the Lake District. The Altura Trail puts the mountain back into biking and has been built for experienced riders with good off-road skills and a higher level of fitness and stamina. The trail is a 19 kilometre red grade mountian bike route which includes 15 kilometres of new single track. there are challenging single track sections and popular features like berms, jumps, rock features, skinnies, cork screws and table tops. there are alos fantastic view of Derwentwater, Bassenthwaite, Helvellyn and Skiddaw as the trail takes the rider to an altitude of 500m above Keswick.
Also available to try is the Quercus Trail, a blue route and the Gorse Trail which is along forest fire roads. Bikes are available to hire or buy from Cyclewise, the onsite shop, who also offer a range of skills and bike maintenance courses.
Car parking charges apply
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre, KeswickWhinlatter Forest Park is England's only true mountain forest. Rising to 790 metres above sea level Whinlatter offers spectacular views of the Lake District and into Scotland.
Whinlatter Walking Trails, KeswickWhinlatter is a great place for walking with many miles of gravel roads, paths and tracks to explore. Each junction is marked with a numbered post which is shown on the Forest guide map making it easy to create your own route.
Whinlatter Running Trails, KeswickWhinlatter is a great place for walking with many miles of gravel roads, paths and tracks to explore. Each junction is marked with a numbered post which is shown on the Forest guide map making it easy to create your own route.
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre Car Park, KeswickA Pay on Exit system operates in the main car park.
Buy a Discovery Pass for Grizedale and/or Whinlatter forests and enjoy free car parking all year plus a range of other great discounts for you and your family.
Public Toilets at Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre, KeswickPublic toilets at Grizedale Forest Visitor centre, open during visitor centre opening hours.
A Pay on Exit system operates in the main car park.
From Keswick: Take the A66 west towards Cockermouth. At Braithwaite turn west onto the B5292 for Lorton. Follow Visitor Centre Sign Posts.Accessible by Public Transport: Penrith station is 26 miles away.
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