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

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North West England

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

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104

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

01:01

2.91km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

214 m

Hardknott Pass

Highlight • Climb

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

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2

268 m

View of the Winding Road in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

318 m

View of the Lake District Valleys

Highlight • Summit

What a place to ride? An excellent place to summit as the sun sets in the west.

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4

368 m

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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5

1.55 km

Hard Knott Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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2.91 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.27 km

639 m

Surfaces

2.27 km

639 m

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Wednesday 14 October

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8°C

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