United Kingdom, Lake District, England
A steep slate quarry pass squeezed between towering fells above Buttermere.
Length
6.5 km
In miles
4 mi
Driving time
12 min
Atlas rating
9.3 / 10
The run
Borrowdale to Buttermere, following the B5289. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Ice and snow can close the summit in winter
Nearby
13 km away
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