United Kingdom, Lake District, England
England's steepest road gradient, a brutal one in three climb over Roman ruins.
Length
5 km
In miles
3.1 mi
Driving time
10 min
Atlas rating
9.5 / 10
The run
Boot to Eskdale Green. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Ice and snow regularly close the summit in winter
Nearby
4 km away
Wrynose Pass
Narrow single track linking Langdale to Duddon Valley over the ancient Three Shire Stone.
13 km away
Honister Pass
A steep slate quarry pass squeezed between towering fells above Buttermere.
20 km away
Kirkstone Pass
The highest road pass in the Lakes open to through traffic, with sweeping fell views.
61 km away
Trough of Bowland
A ribbon of tarmac threading heather fells said to mark the centre of Britain.
61 km away
Hartside Pass
A biker's classic with wide open views across the Eden Valley to the Lakeland fells.
63 km away
Buttertubs Pass
Tour de France famous climb past limestone potholes between two classic dale villages.
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