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The Top 20 Mountain Passes in England

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in England and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.

Last updated: October 26, 2025

Hollins Cross

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Hollins Cross is a col with spectacular panoramic views. There are loads of great trails around here, especially via the Great Ridge to Mam Tor. It can get very busy …

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Grisedale Tarn

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Grisedale Tarn is in an atmospheric setting high in the mountains at the head of three valleys. According to folklore, a battle was fought in 945AD between the Saxon King …

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Whinlatter Pass Climb from Braithwaite

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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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Buttertubs Pass Climb from Hawes

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Also known as the ‘Cote de Buttertubs’ if you were watching the 2014 Tour. Don’t let its cutesy name fool you – this 4.5km ascent touches 17% in parts

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Honister Pass Climb from Gatesgarth

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Imposing and consistently steep, with the hardest stretch near the top and a long stretch of rising road beforehand that will start to tax you before you even reach the climb proper

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Trough of Bowland Pass

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Can approach from the east or west. Coming from Dunsop Bridge (east) involves climbing up a steep hill towards the final part (Boundary Hill) which is 13% average with kicker …

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Fleet Moss Climb from Oughtershaw

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A road that simply has to be ridden if only to boast that you've ridden Yorkshire's highest road. The top of it is 602 metres above sea level.

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Cross of Greet Climb from Slaidburn

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Possibly our favourite climb in the Cold Dark North - beautiful bathed in sunshine brutal on a wet and windy day - it's never very steep but always testing and …

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Wrynose Pass Climb from Fell Foot Farm

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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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Garburn Pass

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Debate has long raged as to whether it's better to ride the Garburn Pass from Kentmere to Troutbeck or vice versa. The trail is much steeper on the Kentmere side; …

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The Top 20 Mountain Passes in England

Hollins Cross

Grisedale Tarn

Whinlatter Pass Climb from Braithwaite

Buttertubs Pass Climb from Hawes

Honister Pass Climb from Gatesgarth

Trough of Bowland Pass

Fleet Moss Climb from Oughtershaw

Cross of Greet Climb from Slaidburn

Wrynose Pass Climb from Fell Foot Farm

Garburn Pass

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