United Kingdom, Yorkshire Dales, England
Tour de France famous climb past limestone potholes between two classic dale villages.
Length
11 km
In miles
6.8 mi
Driving time
21 min
Atlas rating
9.1 / 10
The run
Hawes to Muker, following the B6270. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Snow can close the pass for short periods in winter
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