Whinlatter Forest Park Altura Mountain Bike Trail
Latest News 16 June 2008 Part of the Altura Trail and Cyclewise Whinlatter shop have now opened. The Whinlatter Altura Mountain Bike Trail is an exciting new development within Whinlatter Forest Park. The 19 kilometre bike trial will be the longest purpose built trail in the Lake District and will involve building 15 kilometres of new single track trail. Combined with the new Go Ape high ropes course the project will cost £500,000. The new facilities will lead to the creation of 10 new jobs as well safeguarding 12 existing jobs. The North West Regional Development Agency is helping to fund the construction of the mountain bike trail and redevelopment of the car park at the Visitor Centre. The trail is being built by Hugh Clixby who has previously constructed trails for the Forestry Commission at Dalby in North Yorkshire and Cannock Forest in the West Midlands. It is sponsored by Altura, who make clothing for cyclists. Bike hire facilities are being provided by Cyclewise from Penrith, who also offer mountain bike training. As the trail building progressess this page will be updated with the latest news and photos. Read the Press Release here or check out our Draft Route Map and imagine the adrenalin, excitement and fun
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