The road linking the summit of Honister and Seatoller is a fantastic section of the Honister Pass which cuts through the beautiful Borrowdale Valley.

It's called the 'Borrowdale side' and is much stepper and more enclosed than the 'Butttermere side', on the other side of the pass after the slate mine, which is wide open and a more gradual climb/descent.

Paul_C

April 2, 2025

Road cycling

Starting the Honister Pass climb from Seatoller, the B5289 initially rises steadily from the beautiful Borrowdale valley. Find a sustainable rhythm early, but know the real test lies ahead. The …

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1. Honister Pass and Cockermouth loop from Keswick

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This difficult 46.1-mile road cycling loop from Keswick tackles Honister Pass, offering dramatic Lake District scenery and significant climb

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2. Buttermere and Keswick loop from Aspatria – Lake Distict National Park

98.6km

05:22

1,490m

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3. Newlands Valley – Newlands Hause Pass loop from Cockermouth

79.7km

04:05

1,300m

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

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Distance 2.18 km

Downhill 230 m

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Location: Borrowdale, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Honister Pass and Cockermouth loop from Keswick

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