United Kingdom, Lake District, England
The highest road pass in the Lakes open to through traffic, with sweeping fell views.
Length
11 km
In miles
6.8 mi
Driving time
17 min
Atlas rating
8.7 / 10
The run
Ambleside to Patterdale, following the A592. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
The highest pub in England marks a summit that ices readily
Nearby
16 km away
Wrynose Pass
Narrow single track linking Langdale to Duddon Valley over the ancient Three Shire Stone.
20 km away
Hardknott Pass
England's steepest road gradient, a brutal one in three climb over Roman ruins.
20 km away
Honister Pass
A steep slate quarry pass squeezed between towering fells above Buttermere.
44 km away
Hartside Pass
A biker's classic with wide open views across the Eden Valley to the Lakeland fells.
46 km away
Buttertubs Pass
Tour de France famous climb past limestone potholes between two classic dale villages.
57 km away
Trough of Bowland
A ribbon of tarmac threading heather fells said to mark the centre of Britain.
Longer journeys