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LocationWhinlatter Forest Park is situated on the B5292 in between Cockermouth and Keswick.

Opening times The visitor centre, shop and Siskins Cafe are open 10am – 5pm (summer) 4pm (winter).

Bike Hire‘Cyclewise Whinlatter’ bike hire and shop for information call: T 01768 778711email:whinlatter@cyclewisetraining.co.uk

Whinlatter Forest Park Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick CA12 5TW T 01768 778469 www.forestry.gov.uk/whinlatter www.forestry.gov.uk

some of the

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Location and informationEnjoy your visit

North West

If you need this publication in large print or in another language please contact the diversity team.Tel: 0131 314 6575Email: diversity@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Sponsored by:

altura& Quercus

Mtb trails

Whinlatter Forest Park

Quercus Trail: Follow the blue arrow on timber posts. Look out for any warning markers.

Altura Trail: Follow the red arrow on timber posts. Look out for any warning markers. Also on this route are Black grade trail features. These are marked with a skull & crossbones symbol.

Finding your way

Grandad Wheel on the North Loop of the Altura TrailThe Quercus Trail – boardwalk section

uMountain biking is a potentially hazardous activity carrying a significant risk. It should only be undertaken with a full understanding of all inherent risks. The guidelines on this panel must always be used in conjunction with the exercise of your own experience, intuition and careful judgement.uRoutes may change owing to tree felling and other forest operations.uNo motorbikes, quadbikes, dogs, horses or walkers are allowed on the MTB trails.

!Name & Grid ref. for this location: Whinlatter Forest Park NY 209246.Nearest access road: Whinlatter Pass B5292, between Keswick and Lorton.

Nearest A&E Hospital facilities: Whitehaven. T: 01946 693181. Keswick (minor injuries only) T: 017687 67000.

Nearest public phone: In Whinlatter Visitor Centre – emergency use only.

If mountain rescue required call 999. Ask for Cumbria Police, then ask for Keswick Mountain Rescue. Use our location markers 1 to pinpoint your location.

Emergency info ! Your safety

© Crown Copyright. All rights reserved Forestry Commission & Ordnance Survey. Licence No. 100025498. 2007.

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2. For your own safety:uAlways wear the right safety clothing, at least a cycle helmet and gloves.uOnly cycle within your abilities.uOnly tackle jumps and other challenges if you are sure you can do them, have a look first!uTrain properly especially for difficult and technical routes.

3. On and off road:uExpect the unexpected – watch out for other visitorsuFor your own and others’ safety always follow warning signs and any advice you are givenuIf a vehicle is loading timber stop and wait for the driver to let you pass safely.

Forest Cycle Code1. Don’t rely on others:uCan you get home safely?uCarry the right equipment and know how to use it.

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Quercus Trail

Blue Moderate. Start at Cyclewise. 7.5km (4.6miles). 3.5km (2miles) shorter route option.This newly built trail is a gem waiting to be discovered. Expect flowing singletrack with gentle berms, rolling jumps, wide gradual climbs with technical features for the adventurous riders. Suitable for intermediate mountain bikers with basic off road skills and reasonable fitness. The Altura Trail North Loop

Red Difficult. Start at Cyclewise. Black Severe, (optional features).

10km (6miles). Waymarked, with 200 metres height gain of climbing. This is a singletrack trail, with steep climbs, twisting turns, exhilarating descents involving berms, jumps and some technical. Black (severe) graded sections as an option. The Altura Trail South Loop

Red Difficult. Start opposite main entrance. 9km (5.5miles). Waymarked with a long ambitious climb to the top of Hospital Fell Ridge. The descent now awaits you. Expect fast flowing singletrack with berms, jumps and natural features to challenge you.

For your safety...Give way to other users at junctions and

on shared sectionsPedestrians and horses are asked not to

use this trailDo not build or alter the trail in any way.

Trail grading information

Not every forest contains a bike park or full range of cycle trails. Visit: www.forestry.gov.uk to find more trails suitable for you.

Suitable for: Cyclists in good health. Map reading useful (routes not always marked). Most bikes. Trail: Gradients can vary. Surfaces may be uneven or potholed in places. Look out for vehicles & other users.Fo

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Suitable for: Extreme level riders with expert technical skills & good fitness. Technical bike skills important. Jumping ability obligatory. Trail: Extreme levels of exposure & risk. Large features.

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Trail informationaltura&QuercusMtb trail map

Start of decent on the South Loop of the Altura Trail

Cyclewise Bike hireCyclewise Whinlatter is a new bike hire and shop at the start of both cycle trails. Many courses are available from here as well as a wide range of Altura clothing and fullworkshop facilities.

T 017687-78711email:whinlatter@cyclewisetraining.co.uk