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Hard Knott Summit – Hardknott Roman Fort loop from Hardknott Roman Fort

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Hard Knott Summit – Hardknott Roman Fort loop from Hardknott Roman Fort

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Hard Knott Summit – Hardknott Roman Fort loop from Hardknott Roman Fort

01:26

9.64km

430m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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1.07 km

Hard Knott Summit

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I have a real soft spot for Hard Knott! I absolutely love the view to the Scafell range from here and I once hiked from Hard Knott all the way …

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4.42 km

Lingcove Beck Packhorse Bridge

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This is a lovely packhorse bridge deep in Upper Eskdale where Lingcove Beck meets the burgeoning River Esk. There's some magnificent waterfall and gorge scenery on offer here, as well …

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4.50 km

Esk Gorge Scramble Start

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An impressive scramble and worth challenging yourself. Please ensure you have experienced scrambling many times before attempting this one.

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5.24 km

Waterfall on the River Esk

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exceptional view

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8.06 km

Hardknott Roman Fort

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The fort at Hardknott was established early in the second century AD: a fragmentary inscription, dating from the reign of the Emperor Hadrian.

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9.45 km

Hardknott Pass Summit

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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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9.50 km

Hardknott Pass

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

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9.64 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.84 km

3.02 km

2.09 km

683 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.02 km

2.80 km

1.25 km

1.05 km

683 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Monday 18 May

13°C

7°C

79 %

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Hard Knott Summit – Hardknott Roman Fort loop from Hardknott Roman Fort

Hard Knott Summit

Lingcove Beck Packhorse Bridge

Esk Gorge Scramble Start

Waterfall on the River Esk

Hardknott Roman Fort

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