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Whinlatter Pass

Travel Information and nearby accommodation

The northernmost road pass in the Lake District. The northeast end of the pass begins at Braithwaite, and climbs to an altitude of 1040 feet. There are layby's on the road giving superb views over Bassenthwaite Lake to the Skiddaw range. Near the summit is the Whinlatter Forest Park, where a modern Visitor Centre gives details of the area and outlines the variety of forest walks available. Trails lead through plantations to the waterfall at Spout Force.
Braithwaite, Lake District, Cumbria, England

About Whinlatter Pass
Attraction Type: Countryside
Location: On the B5292 road to Lorton south from Braithwaite.
Website: Whinlatter Pass
Email: whinlatter@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Forestry Commission
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Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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Nearest Attractions Force Crag Mine - 1.6 miles (Family) Spout Force Waterfall - 1.9 miles (Countryside) Mirehouse - 3.1 miles (Historic House) Dodd Wood - 3.2 miles (Countryside) St Kentigern, Crosthwaite - 3.2 miles (Church) Bassenthwaite Lake - 3.4 miles (Countryside) St Begas, Bassenthwaite - 3.5 miles (Church) Derwent Island House - 3.8 miles (Historic Property)

Nearest Towns and Villages Keswick - 4.1 miles away Cockermouth - 6.3 miles away Watendlath - 6.6 miles away Caldbeck - 12.1 miles away Glenridding - 12.2 miles away Grasmere - 14.1 miles away Rydal - 14.9 miles away Gosforth - 15.3 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Whinlatter Pass

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Comb Beck - 1.2 miles from Whinlatter Pass Thornthwaite, Cumbria Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £350

Bleaberry Lodge - 1.4 miles from Whinlatter Pass Thornthwaite, Cumbria Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £450

Spa Cottage - 1.7 miles from Whinlatter Pass Braithwaite, Cumbria Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £360

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Nearest Hotels

The Cottage in the Wood - 1.3 miles from Whinlatter Pass Braithwaite, Cumbria Stay from: £110.00

Thwaite Howe Hotel - 1.4 miles from Whinlatter Pass Thornthwaite, Cumbria Stay from: £98.00

The Middle Ruddings Hotel - 1.7 miles from Whinlatter Pass Braithwaite, Cumbria Stay from: £40.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Powe House - 2.8 miles from Whinlatter Pass Keswick, Cumbria From: £30.00

New House Farm - 3 miles from Whinlatter Pass Cockermouth, Cumbria From: £150.00

Seymour House - 3.8 miles from Whinlatter Pass Keswick, Cumbria From: £110.00

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Keswick
Tourist Information Centre
Moot Hall
Market Square
Keswick
Cumbria
England
CA12 5JR
Tel: 017687 72645
Fax: 017687 75043
Email: keswicktic@lake-district.gov.uk
Web: http://www.keswick.org/
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