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Birker Fell Road – Hardknott Pass Summit loop from Broughton West

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Birker Fell Road – Hardknott Pass Summit loop from Broughton West

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Birker Fell Road – Hardknott Pass Summit loop from Broughton West

03:27

46.3km

1,090m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 27.9 km for 311 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.22 km

View of the Lake District Hills

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Thought climb to get here

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9.09 km

Mill Close

Forest

15.0 km

Birker Fell Road

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

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22.7 km

National Trust Campsite, Eskdale

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A very well organised and set up campsite, which makes the perfect base for exploring the area. Lovely hot showers, a well stocked shop including local cold beers and a free phone charging service. We had a great stay

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28.4 km

Hardknott Pass Summit

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It is possible, just, to climb hardknott pass with bike packing gear. Put the weight forward to stop yourself falling back or sideways (which happened to half the group!). Lots …

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28.5 km

Hardknott Pass Climb from Cockley Beck

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

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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33.2 km

Duddon River pools and waterfalls

Highlight • River

Perfect picnic or wild swim spot on a warm day.

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37.2 km

Newfield Inn

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An excellent pub at the bottom of two fantastic descents - the Park Head Rode from Stephenson Ground, and the Walna Scar road from Coniston.

The pub has a couple …

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40.5 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!

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43.6 km

Scrithwaite Wood

Forest

46.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.2 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.7 km

5.61 km

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

16°C

12°C

89 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Birker Fell Road – Hardknott Pass Summit loop from Broughton West

View of the Lake District Hills

Birker Fell Road

National Trust Campsite, Eskdale

Hardknott Pass Summit

Hardknott Pass Climb from Cockley Beck

Duddon River pools and waterfalls

Newfield Inn

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