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Hi,
Has anyone here taken a young child down the blue at Whinlatter?
Was it suitable?
Thanks,
Si
Mine wouldn't but have seen kids that age on it plenty of times
Should be fine if confident on a bike
Yep should be no problems.
Hoppy jr did a good chunk at 5 1/2, I did have the tow for the hills as they can be a bit draggy but he loved the descents, he preferred glentress blue though.
My son did both blue loops last year when he was 5 and a half years old.
He loved it and didn't have any problems.
Might need a push up some of the slopes, but I’ve seen loads of kids that age on there.
Based on how my son rode at 6, it would be fine. Note: the blue at whinlatter has a short-cut back at around halfway, so you'll have a simple bale-out if needed.
You didn't mention what sort of bike, but it's pretty hilly so would be hard going on a single-speed. It's quite narrow in places too, so would be tough to ride alongside and push them along.
That said, it's a fun loop and I'm sure they'll enjoy it!