Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

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25.3 km

Whinlatter Pass Climb from Braithwaite

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

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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34.5 km

Lorton village shop

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Nice little local village shop, a good place to stop for a snack or supplies.
Open Mon to Sat 10:00 - 17:00 closed Sundays.

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55.1 km

The Gather Café

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Nice selectin of drinks, cakes, sandwiches and snacks from a community café and hub.
Open 9:00 - 17:00 Mon to Sat and 10:00 - 6:00 on Sundays and bank holidays.

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90.2 km

Hardknott Pass Climb from Cockley Beck

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For many people the hardest climb in the UK thanks to murderously steep 33% spikes that will severely test even the strongest climbers

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94.1 km

Wrynose Pass Climb from Fell Foot Farm

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Incredibly steep (almost all over 20%) but so rewarding when you get to the top. The average grade is 11% for this 1.6 mile (2.5 km) climb. On the more …

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99.9 km

Blea Tarn to Great Langdale Descent

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One of the best views in the Lakes. A terrible surface down though. Take care.

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102 km

Sticklebarn

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National Trust owned and managed pub in Great Langdale. Serving pub food and drinks. They also have an outdoor wood fire pizza oven that they use on some evenings.
The …

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111 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

88.9 km

19.4 km

1.34 km

1.04 km

106 m

Surfaces

102 km

8.39 km

254 m

Elevation

Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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