place Keswick, CA12 5TW
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Whinlatter Forest is home to the longest purpose-built mountain bike trails in the Lake District that offer stunning views and rewarding descents.
The Altura Trail is a 19km red graded route and has been built for experienced riders with good off road skills and a higher level of fitness and stamina.
There are also fantastic views of Derwentwater, Bassenthwaite, Helvellyn and Skiddaw as the trail takes the rider to an altitude of 500m (1600ft) above Keswick.
The trail is divided into the north and south loop. Start is above Cyclewise bike shop for the 10km North loop and across the road from the main visitor entrance for the South loop.
This fantastic blue grade route is a gem waiting to be discovered. Expect flowing single track with gentle berms, rolling jumps, wide gradual climbs with technical features for the adventurous riders.
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Published: 24 June 2025
The popular Quercus Mountain Bike Trail at Whinlatter Forest has reopened following significant improvements and resurfacing work.
Published: 4 March 2019
Last week saw the opening of a new 10km mountain bike trail around Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District. The trail is called the Gorse Cycle Trail.
Published: 30 January 2017
Enjoy riding the Whinlatter Mountain Bike trails? Why not come along and join us for one of our volunteer work party dig days to help keep the trails in good condition.
Published: 6 August 2009
Competition Winner Opens New Whinlatter Bike Trail
Please note: Distance is calculated as air distance or "as the crow flies" the most direct route between two points, so the distance by road maybe slightly longer.
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