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Hardknott Pass, Coniston Water & Birker Fell loop from Ravenglass — Lake District National Park

Hardknott Pass, Coniston Water & Birker Fell loop from Ravenglass — Lake District National Park

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Hardknott Pass, Coniston Water & Birker Fell loop from Ravenglass — Lake District National Park

05:14

91.3km

1,650m

Road cycling

The Hardknott Pass, Coniston Water & Birker Fell loop from Ravenglass is a difficult racebike route, challenging even for very fit cyclists. This 56.7-mile (91.3 km) journey features relentless climbs and descents, with a significant elevation gain of 5425 feet (1653 metres). You'll spend around 5 hours and 13 minutes…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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21.5 km

Hardknott Pass Climb from Cockley Beck

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

For many people the hardest climb in the UK thanks to murderously steep 33% spikes that will severely test even the strongest climbers

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29.7 km

Little Langdale Tarn Road

Highlight • Trail

Lovely road from Little Langdale in the east up towards either Wrynose and Hardknott pass or the right turn past Blea Tarn and then down into Greater Langdale. Beautiful scenery and a great road but the hills are big!

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38.9 km

Coniston Village

Highlight • Settlement

Coniston is quite 'touristy' small village but less so than Ambleside. A few pubs, cafés and shops, it is worth a look around.

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53.1 km

Red Lion

Highlight • Pub

Nice simple pub with good classic grub, snacks and drinks.
Open Mon - Fri 17:00 - 22:00
Sat and Sun 12:00 - 10:00
Food served Mon to Fri 17:30 - …

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78.9 km

Birker Fell Road

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Arguably the best road in the UK you've never heard of. Go and ride it. Immediately.

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91.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.1 km

17.1 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.7 km

37.6 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 5 May

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Hardknott Pass, Coniston Water & Birker Fell loop from Ravenglass — Lake District National Park

Hardknott Pass Climb from Cockley Beck

Little Langdale Tarn Road

Coniston Village

Red Lion

Birker Fell Road

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