Wrynose Pass – Hardknott Pass Hairpin Bends loop from Eskdale

Wrynose Pass – Hardknott Pass Hairpin Bends loop from Eskdale

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Wrynose Pass – Hardknott Pass Hairpin Bends loop from Eskdale

01:58

28.2km

980m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 5.70 km for 311 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.05 km

Climb Hardknott Pass from Beckfoot

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Hardknott Pass from Beckfoot is one of the UK's toughest road climbs, with an average gradient of 13% and brutal ramps reaching 33%. The narrow, single-track road winds through stunning …

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6.30 km

Hardknott Pass Climb from Cockley Beck

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For many people the hardest climb in the UK thanks to murderously steep 33% spikes that will severely test even the strongest climbers

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10.3 km

View of Cockley Beck from Wrynose Summit

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One of the nicest descents around, the road is laid out ahead of you and feels relatively safe as you coast down to the Duddon Valley. Be careful in the …

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11.3 km

Wrynose Pass

Mountain Pass

11.3 km

Wrynose Pass Climb from Fell Foot Farm

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Incredibly steep (almost all over 20%) but so rewarding when you get to the top. The average grade is 11% for this 1.6 mile (2.5 km) climb. On the more …

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15.7 km

Wrynose Pass

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The hard side heading West from the Langdales - a Proper climb - long and steep.

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16.8 km

Wrynose Pass Climb from Cockley Beck

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Wrynose Pass 2.5km at 11%. It's a tough climb as you can see it going on forever in front of you. It's a mental game to keep going!

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21.9 km

View of the Lake District Valleys

Highlight • Summit

What a place to ride? An excellent place to summit as the sun sets in the west.

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22.5 km

Hardknott Pass Hairpin Bends

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Ensure plenty of room ahead and behind you so you can focus on surviving :)

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28.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.2 km

Surfaces

27.7 km

538 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Tuesday 10 November

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Wrynose Pass – Hardknott Pass Hairpin Bends loop from Eskdale

Climb Hardknott Pass from Beckfoot

Hardknott Pass Climb from Cockley Beck

View of Cockley Beck from Wrynose Summit

Wrynose Pass Climb from Fell Foot Farm

Wrynose Pass

Wrynose Pass Climb from Cockley Beck

View of the Lake District Valleys

Hardknott Pass Hairpin Bends

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