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Hardknott Pass Cairn – Hardknott Pass Summit loop from Eskdale

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Hardknott Pass Cairn – Hardknott Pass Summit loop from Eskdale

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Hardknott Pass Cairn – Hardknott Pass Summit loop from Eskdale

01:22

18.5km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.51 km for 52 m

After 9.22 km for 170 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.31 km

National Trust Campsite, Eskdale

Highlight • Rest Area

A very well organised and set up campsite, which makes the perfect base for exploring the area. Lovely hot showers, a well stocked shop including local cold beers and a free phone charging service. We had a great stay

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4.54 km

The Woolpack Inn

Highlight • Pub

Decent parking spot to hike Green Crag. Pay at the pub or get there early as I did and just have a polite coffee in the pub on your return. …

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5.54 km

Wha House Car Park

Highlight • Parking

A small P. The way over the Wynrose and Hardknot Pass have it all .. Absolutely drive before 9 clock! It is also a challenge for experienced motorists on the …

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6.84 km

Climb Hardknott Pass from Beckfoot

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Hardknott Pass from Beckfoot is one of the UK's toughest road climbs, with an average gradient of 13% and brutal ramps reaching 33%. The narrow, single-track road winds through stunning …

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9.28 km

Hardknott Pass Cairn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hardknott Pass cairn

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9.39 km

Hardknott Pass Summit

Highlight • Summit

It is possible, just, to climb hardknott pass with bike packing gear. Put the weight forward to stop yourself falling back or sideways (which happened to half the group!). Lots …

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9.44 km

Hardknott Pass

Highlight • Climb

The Hardknott Pass is a pass crossed by the steepest road in the United Kingdom: 28%

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15.8 km

Lancelot Salkeld Porter Memorial at St Catherine’s Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Well worth the detour down the track to the church of st Catherine's. Inside there's a font decorated with pagan marigold carvings, and the moving memorial at the door.
Don't miss the stepping stones, cross if you dare

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18.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

203 m

164 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

224 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

28°C

16°C

32 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Hardknott Pass Cairn – Hardknott Pass Summit loop from Eskdale

National Trust Campsite, Eskdale

The Woolpack Inn

Wha House Car Park

Climb Hardknott Pass from Beckfoot

Hardknott Pass Cairn

Hardknott Pass Summit

Hardknott Pass

Lancelot Salkeld Porter Memorial at St Catherine’s Church

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