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Fred Whitton Challenge eastern loop from Grasmere — Lake District National Park

Fred Whitton Challenge eastern loop from Grasmere — Lake District National Park

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5.0

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586

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Fred Whitton Challenge eastern loop from Grasmere — Lake District National Park

05:53

111km

1,980m

Road cycling

Embark on the Fred Whitton Challenge eastern loop, a demanding racebike route starting from Grasmere in the Lake District National Park. This difficult 68.8-mile (110.7 km) journey features an impressive 6495 feet (1980 metres) of elevation gain, typically completed in 5 hours and 53 minutes. You will tackle iconic Lakeland…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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25.3 km

Whinlatter Pass Climb from Braithwaite

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

One of the best climbs in the area. A steady climb on forest lined roads up to the Whinlatter vistor centre. A good challenge but not as murderous as Honister …

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34.5 km

Lorton Village Shop

Highlight • Settlement

Lorton has a lovely little local store selling essentials, ice creams and little gifts. Super cute!

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55.1 km

The Gather Café

Highlight • Cafe

The Gather is a very comfortable & welcoming cafe, shop and exhibition space. It’s staffed by volunteers and run as a not-for-profit community resource. Places like this can help to …

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90.2 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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94.1 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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99.9 km

Blea Tarn to Great Langdale Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the best views in the Lakes. A terrible surface down though. Take care.

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102 km

Sticklebarn

Highlight • Restaurant

National Trust owned and managed pub in Great Langdale. Serving pub food and drinks. They also have an outdoor wood fire pizza oven that they use on some evenings.
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111 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

88.9 km

19.4 km

1.34 km

1.04 km

106 m

Surfaces

102 km

8.39 km

254 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 1 June

17°C

10°C

67 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Fred Whitton Challenge eastern loop from Grasmere — Lake District National Park

Whinlatter Pass Climb from Braithwaite

Lorton Village Shop

The Gather Café

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Wrynose Pass Climb from Fell Foot Farm

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