The Top 5 Mountain Passes around Muncaster
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Muncaster 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: November 4, 2025
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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Hardknott Pass Summit
Highlight • Climb
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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Park Head Pass Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass
From a mountain biking perspective, this is a perfectly acceptable, challenging climb when run north to south, but it's much more fun run south to north. It's the sort of …
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Birker Fell Road
Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass
Arguably the best road in the UK you've never heard of. Go and ride it. Immediately.
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View of the Irish Sea from the Western Lake District
Highlight • Viewpoint
Often get confused mobile operators welcoming you to local roaming charges here on the Westernmost road pass in the Lakes - great views down to the Irish Sea beyond
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