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Going up from Glenridding will be a push for most, I think. Can be quite windy up there, but still good fun.

stunning views

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 gradient ramps up severely in the latter stages, especially after crossing the stream bridge. Experience the full force of the climb on the final brutal ramps leading towards the Honister Slate Mine at the summit, where the gradient reaches a formidable 25%. Feel the stunning, rugged Lake District scenery unfold around you as you push hard on the narrow, winding road. Be aware of other traffic sharing this challenging ascent. The reward is immense satisfaction as you crest the summit by the mine, with breathtaking views back down Borrowdale.

Honister Pass links the Buttermere Valley to the eastern end of Borrowdale. At 356 metres (1,167 feet), it’s one of the highest passes in Cumbria, featuring a steep 1-in-4 (25%) gradient.

Beware of free descending in the wet - it *appears* a shallow descent but you pick up speed quickly and there are some (otherwise lovely) sharp/blind turns.

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.

Sty Head at 1,601 feet (488 m) is the summit of the mountain pass between Wasdale and Borrowdale. Great Gable rises to the north and the Scafells are to the south. Mountain Rescue has a stretcher box here to aid rescue in this mountainous area. It makes an excellent navigational aid.

Beware the chicane at the bridge on the descent to Gatesgarth (on the Buttermere road), the stone parapets are lethal if you're out of control here; moreso in the wet