The Top 6 Mountain Passes in North East England
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in North East 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 3, 2025
It’s not the longest climb or the hardest on paper, but cycling isn’t done on paper and this is a formidable test
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This is a long moorland road that links Stanhope in Weardale to Eggleston in Teesdale. It's about 17km and reaches a high point of 511m on Middleton Common. It's quite …
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Carter Bar is a hill (418m) right on A68, and on the side of the road is the Border stone indicating the entrance to Scotland or England (depending on which side you are). Good photo opps!
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Tackling Yad Moss from Middleton-in-Teesdale is an endurance test, one of England's longest climbs (15km), defined more by its length and exposure than raw steepness. Expect a shallow average gradient …
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This is a scenic open road over moorland and reaches an impressive elevation of 511m on Middleton Common. It’s an undulating road but offers fabulous views in all directions. It crosses the border between Teasdale and Weardale.
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Sometimes, a route seems like a good idea at the time. It is actually a great climb and descent, I was just a tad too tired.
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