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Whinlatter Mountain Biking Trails
About
Whinlatter Forest is home to the longest purpose-built mountain bike trail in the Lake District. The Red North and South loops put the mountain back into biking and have been built for experienced riders with good off-road skills and a higher level of fitness and stamina.
The full trail is a 19km red grade mountain bike route with challenging single-track sections, berms, jumps, rock features, skinnies, cork screws and tabletops. Riders can also enjoy fantastic view of Derwentwater, Bassenthwaite, Helvellyn and Skiddaw as the trail climbs to an altitude of 500m above Keswick.
Also available to try is the blue-graded Quercus Trail, up to 7.5km of flowing single track and the 10km Gorse gravel trail along forest fire roads. Buy your trail map from the visitor centre or download HERE
Bikes and e-bikes are available to hire or buy from Cyclewise, next to the visitor centre, who also offer a range of skills and bike maintenance courses.
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Car parking charges apply
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled toilets
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Catering
- On-site catering
- Picnic site
Groups
- Education/study area
- Facilities for educational visits
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Gift shop
- Public toilets
Target Markets
- Coach parties accepted
Tripadvisor
Awards
- Visit England
VistEngland VAQAS Gold 2018 - Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
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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