Whitehaven to Penrith

Description

Starting on the West coast of Cumbria follow the C2C National Cycle route from Whitehaven to Penrith in the Lake District. This route can be completed as the first leg of the C2C crossing from Whitehaven to Sunderland/Newcastle. Highlights on this journey are Whinlatter Forest, the stunning scenery of the Lake District and the spectacular Cumbrian mountains - including Blencathra below. Particularly eye catching are the beautiful Lowes and Crummock Water as well the popular and stunning Derwent Water (below).

Whitehaven to Penrith Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

Whitehaven to Penrith Aerial Photo View Map

Distance

53 miles (85 km)

Difficulty

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Memory Map Route

Whitehaven to Penrith.mmo (right click - 'Save As')

GPX File

Whitehaven to Penrith.gpx (right click - 'Save As')

Elevation

Route Photos


Start of C2C route	Loweswater, Lake District	Crummock Water, Lake District	Whinlatter Pass

Derwent Water	River Greta near Keswick	On the cycle path near Keswick	Blencathra Mountain

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Map (Route in Red)
Aerial Photo View of this route

Video