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Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Shop – Gruffalo Viewpoint loop from Setmurthy

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Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Shop – Gruffalo Viewpoint loop from Setmurthy

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Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Shop – Gruffalo Viewpoint loop from Setmurthy

03:13

36.1km

870m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.6 km for 170 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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383 m

Ouse Bridge and View of Bassenthwaite Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this delightful little bridge and its surroundings at the northern end of Bassenthwaite is a wonderful view of the North and North Western Lakeland Fells. Bassenthwaite's location in the …

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7.06 km

Calfclose Wood

Forest

11.8 km

Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Great shop, Craig was a legend and stayed late when we showed up at closing time to help my friend with replacements for the contaminated rotor and pads he’d somehow …

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12.2 km

Whinlatter South Loop — Bike Trail

Highlight • Forest

Start/end of the trails

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12.5 km

Siskins Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

The soup is always homemade and wholesome. Have it with a homemade cheese scone. Lush.

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12.6 km

Start of the North Loop Bike Trails

Highlight • Trail

Start point and map

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13.9 km

Gruffalo Viewpoint

Highlight • Forest

Nice new viewpoint with picnic tables to rest and admire the view before your descent into the forest.

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15.7 km

Gruffalo Sculpture and View of Bassenthwaite and Skiddaw, Whinlatter Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

A nice extension on MTB or Gravel Bike from the Whinlatter Pass turning off at Swirls car park and following the forest track back to the centre. Stop off for some great views across Bassenthwaite and Skiddaw near the Gruffalo.

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24.0 km

Shatton Gill Plantation

Forest

36.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

13.5 km

3.70 km

1.14 km

577 m

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

10.7 km

8.07 km

5.80 km

332 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

10°C

64 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Shop – Gruffalo Viewpoint loop from Setmurthy

Ouse Bridge and View of Bassenthwaite Lake

Cyclewise Whinlatter Bike Shop

Whinlatter South Loop — Bike Trail

Siskins Cafe

Start of the North Loop Bike Trails

Gruffalo Viewpoint

Gruffalo Sculpture and View of Bassenthwaite and Skiddaw, Whinlatter Forest

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