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Climb to Hardknott Pass from Beckfoot

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Climb to Hardknott Pass from Beckfoot

Climb to Hardknott Pass from Beckfoot

Recommended by 15 road cyclists

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Please check local regulations for: Lake District National Park

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    Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    March 26, 2025

    Hardknott Pass from Beckfoot is one of the UK's toughest road climbs, with an average gradient of 13% and brutal ramps reaching 33%. The narrow, single-track road winds through stunning Lake District scenery, with rough tarmac, gravel patches, and drainage channels adding to the challenge.

      March 14, 2023

      Easier from the East

        April 4, 2023

        Great views to reward the tremendous effort to get there!

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          Distance 2.28 km

          Uphill 300 m

          Downhill 10 m

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          Location: Eskdale, Copeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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