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Whinlatter Pass – Lakes and Dales Loop loop from Bridekirk

Road cycling routes

North West England

Whinlatter Pass – Lakes and Dales Loop loop from Bridekirk

Moderate

5.0

(1)

8

riders

Whinlatter Pass – Lakes and Dales Loop loop from Bridekirk

03:12

65.8km

830m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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3.02 km

Mill Wood

Forest

2

6.30 km

Main Street Fisheries

Highlight • Restaurant

Main Street Fisheries is a classic fish and chip shop.
Open Mon to Fri 11:00 - 14:30 and 16:00 - 20:30.
Sat 11:00 - 20:30.
Closed Sundays.

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3

6.55 km

4Play Cycles

Highlight • Structure

4 Play Cycles is a great local bike shop with spares, repairs, new bikes and local knowledge. They also organise local bike rides if you're staying in the area.
Open 10:00 - 16:00 but closed on Thursday and Sunday.

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4

9.56 km

View of Hundith Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

18.4 km

Whinlatter Pass

Highlight • Climb

Winding its way through Thornthwaite Forest with views over Lorton Valley and Bassenthwaite Lake, Whinlatter Pass is one of the most beautiful areas of the Lake District. At the top …

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6

18.4 km

Whinlatter Pass Climb from Braithwaite

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

One of the best climbs in the area. A steady climb on forest lined roads up to the Whinlatter vistor centre. A good challenge but not as murderous as Honister …

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7

22.0 km

Jasper's Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little café at the bottom of Whinlatter Pass.

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8

39.8 km

Lakes and Dales Loop

Highlight • Trail

Fantastic loop around the national park. Works well as a three day tour by starting in Penrith and overnighting in Eskdale and Kirkby Lonsdale.

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9

46.0 km

Free Water for Cyclists in Boltongate

Highlight • Rest Area

Free water for cyclists provided by a generous resident of Boltongate.

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B

65.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.4 km

15.3 km

771 m

429 m

Surfaces

54.6 km

11.3 km

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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12°C

89 %

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