Not the most technical, no, this is a packhorse doubletrack all the way, with everything that entails, but it's still a stiff climb in both length and height. Your legs will certainly know about it by the time you reach the top.

Happily, there's then the long descent as a reward. If you're travelling south to north, expect more steepness, some testing switchbacks which can get somewhat drifty if you get carried away, and (surprise surprise) some properly spectacular views.

Alan Gowans

July 18, 2025

Mountain biking

This is a walkers route. Very steep and in the wet, unridable duo being too slippy. A pro or extremely talented individual might make it but I would like to see it.

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Distance 3.70 km

Uphill 340 m

Downhill 310 m

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Location: Longsleddale, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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