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RB31 For Those about to Climb

Ed Barker
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RB31 For Those about to Climb

planned a road ride

June 21, 2021

RB31 For Those about to Climb

Hard

08:47

162km

18.4km/h

2,670m

2,680m

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Overview

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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4.74 km

Kirkstone Pass Inn

Highlight • Rest Area

Up here, in good weather, you can enjoy the view over a good ale or just like that. The P is free. It is only asked for a donation.

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19.2 km

The temptation is to ride flat out down the bank but pause a moment & take in the amazing view👍😊

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36.3 km

River Greta

Highlight • Natural

A tributary of the River Derwent, River Greta is a pretty river that flows through Cumbria, passing trough Keswick on its way. Its name comes from the Old Norse "Griota" …

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57.0 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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74.9 km

At the layby there's a fabulous view of Bassenthwaite Lake, the fourth-largest among the lakes in the Lake District.

The River Derwent serves as both its primary inflow and outflow, ultimately emptying into the Irish Sea at Workington.

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76.9 km

Whinlatter Pass

Highlight • Climb

Winding its way through Thornthwaite Forest with views over Lorton Valley and Bassenthwaite Lake, Whinlatter Pass is one of the most beautiful areas of the Lake District. At the top …

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138 km

Nice road but currently (04/22) the road to the western side of the reservoir is closed due to storm damage.

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143 km

Thirlmere Balcony Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful quiet alternative to the busy A-road on the opposite side of the reservoir. Runs to the west of Thirlmere.

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155 km

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162 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

119 km

29.7 km

9.52 km

1.60 km

1.17 km

Surfaces

106 km

55.0 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (460 m)

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