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LocationWhinlatter Forest Park is situated on the B5292 in between Cockermouth and Keswick.
Opening times The visitor centre, shop and Siskins Cafe are open 10am – 5pm (summer) 4pm (winter).
Bike Hire‘Cyclewise Whinlatter’ bike hire and shop for information call: T 01768 778711email:[email protected]
Whinlatter Forest Park Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick CA12 5TW T 01768 778469 www.forestry.gov.uk/whinlatter www.forestry.gov.uk
some of the
longest purpose-
built MTB trails
in the Lake
District...
Location and informationEnjoy your visit
North West
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Sponsored by:
altura& Quercus
Mtb trails
Whinlatter Forest Park
Quercus Trail: Follow the blue arrow on timber posts. Look out for any warning markers.
Altura Trail: Follow the red arrow on timber posts. Look out for any warning markers. Also on this route are Black grade trail features. These are marked with a skull & crossbones symbol.
Finding your way
Grandad Wheel on the North Loop of the Altura TrailThe Quercus Trail – boardwalk section
uMountain biking is a potentially hazardous activity carrying a significant risk. It should only be undertaken with a full understanding of all inherent risks. The guidelines on this panel must always be used in conjunction with the exercise of your own experience, intuition and careful judgement.uRoutes may change owing to tree felling and other forest operations.uNo motorbikes, quadbikes, dogs, horses or walkers are allowed on the MTB trails.
!Name & Grid ref. for this location: Whinlatter Forest Park NY 209246.Nearest access road: Whinlatter Pass B5292, between Keswick and Lorton.
Nearest public phone: In Whinlatter Visitor Centre – emergency use only.
If mountain rescue required call 999. Ask for Cumbria Police, then ask for Keswick Mountain Rescue. Use our location markers 1 to pinpoint your location.
2. For your own safety:uAlways wear the right safety clothing, at least a cycle helmet and gloves.uOnly cycle within your abilities.uOnly tackle jumps and other challenges if you are sure you can do them, have a look first!uTrain properly especially for difficult and technical routes.
3. On and off road:uExpect the unexpected – watch out for other visitorsuFor your own and others’ safety always follow warning signs and any advice you are givenuIf a vehicle is loading timber stop and wait for the driver to let you pass safely.
Forest Cycle Code1. Don’t rely on others:uCan you get home safely?uCarry the right equipment and know how to use it.
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Quercus Trail
Blue Moderate. Start at Cyclewise. 7.5km (4.6miles). 3.5km (2miles) shorter route option.This newly built trail is a gem waiting to be discovered. Expect flowing singletrack with gentle berms, rolling jumps, wide gradual climbs with technical features for the adventurous riders. Suitable for intermediate mountain bikers with basic off road skills and reasonable fitness. The Altura Trail North Loop
Red Difficult. Start at Cyclewise. Black Severe, (optional features).
10km (6miles). Waymarked, with 200 metres height gain of climbing. This is a singletrack trail, with steep climbs, twisting turns, exhilarating descents involving berms, jumps and some technical. Black (severe) graded sections as an option. The Altura Trail South Loop
Red Difficult. Start opposite main entrance. 9km (5.5miles). Waymarked with a long ambitious climb to the top of Hospital Fell Ridge. The descent now awaits you. Expect fast flowing singletrack with berms, jumps and natural features to challenge you.
For your safety...Give way to other users at junctions and
on shared sectionsPedestrians and horses are asked not to
use this trailDo not build or alter the trail in any way.
Trail grading information
Not every forest contains a bike park or full range of cycle trails. Visit: www.forestry.gov.uk to find more trails suitable for you.
Suitable for: Cyclists in good health. Map reading useful (routes not always marked). Most bikes. Trail: Gradients can vary. Surfaces may be uneven or potholed in places. Look out for vehicles & other users.Fo
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Forest roads & bike parks
Not available at Whinlatter
Suitable for: Extreme level riders with expert technical skills & good fitness. Technical bike skills important. Jumping ability obligatory. Trail: Extreme levels of exposure & risk. Large features.
Bike
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Not available at Whinlatter
Suitable for: Beginners in good health with basic bike skills. Most types of bike. Trail: Relatively flat and wide. G
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Suitable for: Beginners in good health with basic bike skills. Most types of bike. Trail: Relatively flat and wide.
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Suitable for: Expert mountain bikers with high level of fitness. Quality off-road mountain bikes. Trail: Greater challenge & difficulty. Expect large & unavoidable features.B
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Suitable for: Proficient mountain bikers with good off-road riding skills & fitness. Good mountain bikes. Trail: Challenging climbs, tricky descents & technical features such as drop-offs & large rocks.
Red:
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Trail informationaltura&QuercusMtb trail map
Start of decent on the South Loop of the Altura Trail
Cyclewise Bike hireCyclewise Whinlatter is a new bike hire and shop at the start of both cycle trails. Many courses are available from here as well as a wide range of Altura clothing and fullworkshop facilities.