The Top 11 Mountain Passes around Copeland
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Copeland 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 13, 2025
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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For mountain lovers, there are few more magical places in the Lake District than Mickledore, the pass between Scafell Pike and Scafell. It is an exciting ridge of rock backed …
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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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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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Sty Head is the apex of an ancient and wild trade route between Borrowdale and Wasdale, the Styhead Pass. Right in the mountainous heart of the Lake District, it separates …
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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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Scarth Gap is the 1,460-foot (445 m) high mountain pass between beautiful Buttermere and tranquil Ennerdale in the Western Lake District. It makes use of the col between the towering …
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This is one of those places in the Lakes where you really feel as though you're in true mountain country. Windy Gap, a col between Gables Green and Great, is …
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Arguably the best road in the UK you've never heard of. Go and ride it. Immediately.
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For me, Esk Hause is one of the most exciting places in the Lake District. This pass is situated at a great high crossroads between the Scafells; Esk Pike and …
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