A brilliantly, achievable ride that conquers two of the preeminent passes in the Lake District, this is not a route to be missed.

From Keswick, you'll head south along the …

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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6.42 km

Grange Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice café serving snacks, soup, cake and drinks.
Open 10:00 - 17:00 everyday apart from Fridays.

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14.1 km

Honister Pass Climb from Gatesgarth

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

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

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

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

Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

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Monday 15 December

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73 %

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