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The Top 15 Mountain Passes around Allerdale

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Allerdale 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

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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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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Greenup Edge Pass

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The pass called Greenup Edge is the second one you pass on your coast to coast trip. I really enjoyed our break at the stream in its little valley.

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Sty Head Stretcher Box

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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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Sticks Pass Trail

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Fast and open at the top, becoming more narrow singletrack further down, and ending in a series of hugely fun switchbacks, Sticks Pass (the Ullswater side as a descent from …

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Newlands Pass Climb from Buttermere

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This is a great little climb, with steep sections at the start and the end. Fantastic views along the way if you have the energy to notice them. This is …

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Scarth Gap Pass

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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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Windy Gap

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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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Esk Hause

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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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Newlands Hause Eastern Approach

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The much easier side of Newlands Hause - one hard push up the hill after a long roll through the valley

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The Top 15 Mountain Passes around Allerdale

Whinlatter Pass Climb from Braithwaite

Honister Pass Climb from Gatesgarth

Greenup Edge Pass

Sty Head Stretcher Box

Sticks Pass Trail

Newlands Pass Climb from Buttermere

Scarth Gap Pass

Windy Gap

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Newlands Hause Eastern Approach

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