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Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway – Hardknott Pass Climb loop from Gosforth

Road cycling routes

North West England

Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway – Hardknott Pass Climb loop from Gosforth

Moderate

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Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway – Hardknott Pass Climb loop from Gosforth

01:21

29.7km

320m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 532 m for 79 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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571 m

St Mary's Church, Gosforth

Highlight • Historical Site

The tallest Viking-era cross in England adorns the churchyard of St Mary's, Gosforth. Other objects of intrigue within the church are a Chinese bell and two cannonballs, as well as hogback tombstones, also thought to be from the Viking era.

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8.23 km

Longmire Plantation

Forest

3

12.4 km

Woodlands Café, Santon Bridge

Highlight • Other

Opens at 9:30, we had a lovely slap up breakfast before our 48km ride. We had a very friendly service and we regretted not trying all the cakes on the counter... A must visit for all times of the day.

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4

16.1 km

Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway

Highlight • Trail

Known locally as La’al Ratty, The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is a narrow gauge steam railway linking the coastal village of Ravenglass to the Lake District National Park. La’al Ratty …

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5

16.7 km

Eskdale Stores

Highlight • Rest Area

If you need supplies this little shop is the place to go in Eskdale. This place has saved me a number of times when I was running short on snacks or water!

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6

17.4 km

La'al Ratty Railway

Highlight • Structure

7

17.7 km

Hardknott Pass Climb

Highlight • Climb

Whilst you have 3-4 miles to change your mind, they mean it, Hardknott lies beyond!

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29.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.6 km

1.66 km

267 m

183 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.6 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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