Hardknott Pass Summit – Wrynose Pass loop from Eskdale

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Hardknott Pass Summit – Wrynose Pass loop from Eskdale

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Hardknott Pass Summit – Wrynose Pass loop from Eskdale

02:25

28.2km

980m

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: August 18, 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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1.80 km

The Woolpack Inn

Highlight • Pub

Decent parking spot to hike Green Crag. Pay at the pub or get there early as I did and just have a polite coffee in the pub on your return. …

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6.20 km

Hardknott Pass Summit

Highlight • Summit

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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6.30 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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10.3 km

View of Cockley Beck from Wrynose Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Wrynose Pass connects Little Langdale with the Duddon and provides hillwalkers with a high start point for the surrounding Wainwrights. To the south, the Coniston Group can be easily …

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11.5 km

Wrynose Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Although it's often overlooked due to Hardknott Pass to the west, Wrynose Pass is spectacular. The views going down the road are more impressive than going up, so set some time aside to enjoy them.

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14.0 km

View of Little Langdale

Highlight • Viewpoint

A classic Lake District view in Little Langdale.

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14.1 km

Wrynose Pass Climb from Fell Foot Farm

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

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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28.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.6 km

538 m