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Whinlatter Running Trails

Whinlatter Running Trails

Type:Walking Route

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW

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Whinlatter is a great place to run with a 5km trail which is also used for Parkrun and a 10km, both are permanent trails. Each running route is marked with a coloured posts which will guide you around the course. Maps are available from the Visitor Centre and shop.

There are also 2 children’s trails, the Squirrel Scurry and the Tracks Trail, which help children explore the forest and learn more about its wildlife. For people who are less mobile we also have a Tramper for hire, which you can take up into the forest on the specially designed route. Maps are available from the Visitor Centre and shop.

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Mountain BikingWhinlatter 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.

Walking in the Lake District, CumbriaWhinlatter 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.

Cycling in the Lake District CumbriaThe Altura Trail at Whinlatter, KeswickWhinlatter Forest is home to the longest purpose-built mountain bike trail in the Lake District. At 19k long and rising to over 500m, the Altura Trail puts the mountain back into biking

Car ParkWhinlatter 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 ToiletPublic 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.

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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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