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Hardknott Pass Climb – The Woolpack Inn loop from Eskdale

Hardknott Pass Climb – The Woolpack Inn loop from Eskdale

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Hardknott Pass Climb – The Woolpack Inn loop from Eskdale

00:58

21.0km

250m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.71 km

Woodlands Café, Santon Bridge

Highlight • Other

Opens at 9:30, we had a lovely slap up breakfast before our 48km ride. We had a very friendly service and we regretted not trying all the cakes on the counter... A must visit for all times of the day.

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9.75 km

Eskdale Stores

Highlight • Rest Area

If you need supplies this little shop is the place to go in Eskdale. This place has saved me a number of times when I was running short on snacks or water!

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10.4 km

La'al Ratty Railway

Highlight • Structure

10.8 km

Hardknott Pass Climb

Highlight • Climb

Whilst you have 3-4 miles to change your mind, they mean it, Hardknott lies beyond!

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15.3 km

Doctor Bridge over the River Esk

Highlight • Bridge

Doctor Bridge over the river Esk is a grade 2 listed building. It's a probable 17th century packhorse bridge which was widened in 1734 for surgeon Edward Tyson. This is …

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15.7 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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21.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.0 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

394 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

28°C

15°C

32 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Hardknott Pass Climb – The Woolpack Inn loop from Eskdale

Woodlands Café, Santon Bridge

Eskdale Stores

La'al Ratty Railway

Hardknott Pass Climb

Doctor Bridge over the River Esk

The Woolpack Inn

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