Coming up from sticklebarn side is probably more scenic but MUCH steeper. I biked up the Wrynose Pass side which was only a tiny section of 25% so a lot easier. Coming down the other side with my brakes squeaking !

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July 29, 2022

Road cycling

The descent down from Blea Tarn into the great Langdale valley or a steep climb the other way.
This road can be used to join Greater and Little Langdale or to go from Great Langdale to the Hardknott pass.
Very pretty if you stop for the views but you'll need to concentrate on the road when riding.
The descent is on the Fred Whitton challenge.

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Best Road Cycling Rides to Blea Tarn to Great Langdale Descent

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1. Fred Whitton Challenge eastern loop from Grasmere — Lake District National Park

111km

05:53

1,980m

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

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2. Kirkstone Pass & Great Langdale loop from Windermere — Lake District National Park

57.3km

03:00

990m

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

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3. Little Langdale Tarn Road – Grasmere Lake loop from Skelwith

42.7km

02:15

520m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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

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Blea Tarn to Great Langdale Descent

1. Fred Whitton Challenge eastern loop from Grasmere — Lake District National Park

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