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Whinlatter Pass – Crummock Water loop from Lorton

Whinlatter Pass – Crummock Water loop from Lorton

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Whinlatter Pass – Crummock Water loop from Lorton

02:36

37.0km

830m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

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Start point

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9.83 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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13.5 km

View of Bassenthwaite Lake from Whinlatter Pass

Highlight • Lake

At the layby there's a fabulous view of Bassenthwaite Lake, the fourth-largest among the lakes in the Lake District.

The River Derwent serves as both its primary inflow and outflow, ultimately emptying into the Irish Sea at Workington.

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19.4 km

Newlands Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

13% incline on one side and 25% on the other. . but the view is worth it. Cycle towards Buttermere (there is less incline there)

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19.5 km

Newlands Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

The gorgeous valley road from Stair to Newlands Hause

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23.2 km

Newlands Hause Eastern Approach

Highlight • Viewpoint

The much easier side of Newlands Hause - one hard push up the hill after a long roll through the valley

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24.0 km

Newlands Pass

Mountain Pass

24.0 km

Newlands Pass Climb from Buttermere

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

This is a great little climb, with steep sections at the start and the end. Fantastic views along the way if you have the energy to notice them. This is …

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28.1 km

Lakeside Road by Crummock Water

Highlight • Cycleway

Stunning view if you can park in small layby just before/after bridge.

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29.3 km

Crummock Water

Highlight • Lake

Buttermere is the highest up the valley or most easterly. Next is Crummock Water which is the longest of the three lakes in the Buttermere valley. It's managed by the …

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37.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.0 km

7.80 km

737 m

446 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

7.74 km

6.12 km

505 m

207 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

29°C

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Whinlatter Pass – Crummock Water loop from Lorton

Whinlatter Pass

View of Bassenthwaite Lake from Whinlatter Pass

Newlands Pass

Newlands Valley

Newlands Hause Eastern Approach

Newlands Pass Climb from Buttermere

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Crummock Water

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