more stats
482 ft
Distance
-6 ft
Descent
00:00:24
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
1,062 ft
Altitude min
1,069 ft
Altitude max
1,069 ft
Altitude start
1,063 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-4%
Grade max
20 ft
Distance climb
200 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:00:24
Avg time

The Bypass (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Whinlatter
    Keswick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #24898 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3028 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

The Bypass (Upper) is a 147 m popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Keswick. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 123 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 471 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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The Bypass (Upper) Trail Reports

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Jun 15, 2026 @ 9:48am (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
Jun 15, 2026
Sep 30, 2025 @ 3:02pm (Europe/London)
Sep 30, 2025
Sep 6, 2025 @ 1:43pm
Sep 6, 2025
Dec 29, 2024 @ 11:53am
Dec 29, 2024
Jun 12, 2024 @ 1:13am
Jun 12, 2024
 Chilly for June…pack a couple of layers.
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on Jun 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Bypass (Upper) located?
      The Bypass (Upper) is located in Whinlatter, Keswick, United Kingdom. It is part of the Whinlatter trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.60679, -3.22458.
      ▼ How hard is The Bypass (Upper)?
      The Bypass (Upper) is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 1.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Bypass (Upper)?
      The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,062 ft to 1,069 ft.
      ▼ Is The Bypass (Upper) a point to point trail?
      The Bypass (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Bypass (Upper)?
      The Bypass (Upper) is 482 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Bypass (Upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Bypass (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Bypass (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Bypass (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Bypass (Upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride The Bypass (Upper). The trail is 482 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Bypass (Upper)?
      The Bypass (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 5,926 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,803 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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