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Whinlatter Hill Climb

A six mile climb over an undulating course which gradually climbs to the top of Whinlatter Pass.

Dist Point 0.0 1   Bottom 6.2 2   Top

Course Description

START (OS Landranger Series Sheet 89 Grid Ref NY129298) at the turning in to the back of Cockermouth Grammer School approximately 100 yards south east of the Strawberry How Road junction with the B5292. Head south east along the B5292 over Hundith Hill and dropping down in to Lorton Vale. Take left fork to follow B5292 towards High Lorton and ascent of Whinlatter Pass. Climb to summit of Whinlatter Pass at 1043 feet (318 metres) and FINISH (NY255245) at end of dry stone wall on edge of small carpark approximately 100 yards west of turning to Whinlatter Visitors Centre.

HQ Description

After turning off the B5292 in Cockermouth follow the Strawberry How Road for 100 yards past the Grammer School and turn left up steep hill to car park opposite rugby club.