Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

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Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve

Lake District National Park

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12.4 km

Whinlatter Pass Climb from Braithwaite

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One of the best climbs in the area. A steady climb on forest lined roads up to the Whinlatter vistor centre. A good challenge but not as murderous as Honister …

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20.4 km

Newlands Valley

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The gorgeous valley road from Stair to Newlands Hause

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24.1 km

Newlands Hause Eastern Approach

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The much easier side of Newlands Hause - one hard push up the hill after a long roll through the valley

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24.9 km

Newlands Pass

Mountain Pass

24.9 km

Newlands Pass Climb from Buttermere

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This is a great little climb, with steep sections at the start and the end. Fantastic views along the way if you have the energy to notice them. This is …

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29.7 km

Honister Pass Climb from Gatesgarth

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Imposing and consistently steep, with the hardest stretch near the top and a long stretch of rising road beforehand that will start to tax you before you even reach the climb proper

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33.4 km

Honister Pass

Mountain Pass

41.5 km

Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

64.7 km

Crummock Water Balcony Road

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Stunning views of Crummock Water in both directions

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64.8 km

Lakeside Road by Crummock Water

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It is next to Crummock Water not Buttermere

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66.1 km

Crummock Water

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Buttermere is the highest up the valley or most easterly. Next is Crummock Water which is the longest of the three lakes in the Buttermere valley. It's managed by the …

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79.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

77.2 km

1.57 km

915 m

138 m

Surfaces

78.9 km

959 m

Elevation

Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

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