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Honister Pass and Buttermere loop from Keswick

Honister Pass and Buttermere loop from Keswick

Moderate

4.7

(15)

509

riders

Honister Pass and Buttermere loop from Keswick

01:52

35.0km

620m

Road cycling

Embark on the Honister Pass and Buttermere loop from Keswick, a classic road cycling route through the stunning Lake District. This moderate 21.7-mile (35.0 km) racebike loop, taking around 1 hour and 51 minutes, features a significant 2035 feet (620 metres) of elevation gain. You will navigate demanding climbs, including…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.5 km for 112 m

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Start point

Parking

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6.42 km

Grange Café

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Great cafe that always gives a lovely welcome to hikers and cyclists. All of the cakes are made at the cafe, and I'd probably have to say that the scones …

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14.1 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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20.6 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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35.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.5 km

879 m

343 m

114 m

101 m

Surfaces

31.3 km

3.59 km

101 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Sunday 26 July

18°C

13°C

55 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

February 7, 2022,Honister and Newlands passes

Huge number of rests to make it over Honister and headwinds on Newlands so strong I thought I might have to walk the last bit but made it in the end!

November 7, 2018

A brilliantly, achievable ride that conquers two of the preeminent passes in the Lake District, this is not a route to be missed. 
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From Keswick, you'll head south along the lake road to Borrowdale. This particular stretch can get a bit busy on Sundays and bank holidays, so take care. Borrowdale is beautiful

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Grange Café

Honister Pass Climb from Gatesgarth

Newlands Pass Climb from Buttermere

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