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North West England

Birker Fell Road – Birker Fell loop from Boot

Road cycling routes

North West England

Birker Fell Road – Birker Fell loop from Boot

Hard

6

riders

Birker Fell Road – Birker Fell loop from Boot

02:43

50.0km

970m

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.70 km

Hardknott Pass Climb

Highlight • Climb

Steep climb

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2

4.54 km

Birker Fell Road

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Arguably the best road in the UK you've never heard of. Go and ride it. Immediately.

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3

8.27 km

Birker Fell

Highlight • Summit

Possibly the best of all the Lake District fells. Arguably.

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4

12.4 km

Birker Fell 25% Climb from Ulpha

Highlight • Climb

They mean it too!

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13.1 km

Mill Close

Forest

6

16.4 km

Kiln Bank Cross Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Fantastic climb, quite tough, some 20% gradients, fantastic views on the way up and from the summit!

Tip by

26.0 km

Butts Wood

Forest

8

31.6 km

Western Lake District Entrance Sign

Highlight • Structure

You know you've made it when you see this sign!

Tip by

9

33.1 km

Duddon Valley Road to Ulpha

Highlight • Trail

The Duddon Valley, described as "A Jewel in the Crown of Cumbria", is remote, unspoilt and perhaps the most idyllic valley of the Lake District.

Situated between Coniston and Eskdale, …

Tip by

10

35.3 km

River Duddon Near Ulpha

Highlight • Natural

Great place to cool off after a hot walk!

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B

50.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.9 km

5.77 km

1.01 km

346 m

Surfaces

45.6 km

4.42 km

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