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Newlands Valley – Newlands Hause Pass loop from Cockermouth

Newlands Valley – Newlands Hause Pass loop from Cockermouth

Hard

5.0

(4)

588

riders

Newlands Valley – Newlands Hause Pass loop from Cockermouth

04:05

79.8km

1,300m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 13, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.4 km

Whinlatter Pass Climb from Braithwaite

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One of the best climbs in the area. A steady climb on forest lined roads up to the Whinlatter vistor centre. A good challenge but not as murderous as Honister …

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20.4 km

Newlands Valley

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The gorgeous valley road from Stair to Newlands Hause

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24.1 km

Newlands Hause Eastern Approach

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The much easier side of Newlands Hause - one hard push up the hill after a long roll through the valley

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24.9 km

Newlands Pass

Mountain Pass

24.9 km

Newlands Pass Climb from Buttermere

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This is a great little climb, with steep sections at the start and the end. Fantastic views along the way if you have the energy to notice them. This is …

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29.7 km

Honister Pass Climb from Gatesgarth

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Imposing and consistently steep, with the hardest stretch near the top and a long stretch of rising road beforehand that will start to tax you before you even reach the climb proper

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33.4 km

Honister Pass

Mountain Pass

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Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

62.0 km

Newlands Hause Pass

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One of the most beautiful and difficult Passes of the Northern Lakes with a stunning flowing valley to descend into once climbed from the West

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64.8 km

Lakeside Road by Crummock Water

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Stunning view if you can park in small layby just before/after bridge.

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66.1 km

Crummock Water

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Buttermere is the highest up the valley or most easterly. Next is Crummock Water which is the longest of the three lakes in the Buttermere valley. It's managed by the …

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79.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

77.2 km

1.57 km

971 m

107 m

Surfaces

78.9 km

929 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

6°C

42 %

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Newlands Valley – Newlands Hause Pass loop from Cockermouth

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1,300m

Newlands Valley – Newlands Hause Pass loop from Cockermouth

Whinlatter Pass Climb from Braithwaite

Newlands Valley

Newlands Hause Eastern Approach

Newlands Pass Climb from Buttermere

Honister Pass Climb from Gatesgarth

Newlands Hause Pass

Lakeside Road by Crummock Water

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