ZOOM WITH A VIEW!
WHINLATTER, CUMBRIA
Nestled on the northern edge of the Lake District, England’s most mountainous National Park, and sandwiched between the towering Grisedale Pike and Skiddaw massif, Whinlatter trail centre is in a prime spot for some exceptional views. Even in poor weather, you won’t be disappointed with the scenery. The riding here isn’t overly technical, but there are sections of root-infested forest and raw bedrock that need a light touch and concentration to make sure you don’t end up sampling some of the Lake District’s finest rocks – no easy feat when the views are so attention-grabbing. However, this makes it a great place for novice, and above, riders to take advantage of the trails and get themselves mountain biking in real mountains.
The blue loop, Quercus, is a 7.5km trail that stays closer to the valley floor. Its flowing nature is ideal for less experienced riders as it blends swooping descents and gradual climbs into a rollercoaster introduction to Whinlatter. The Altura red route is 19km. It’s a figure-of-eight split into north and
