Hardknott Pass Summit – Wrynose Pass loop from St Bees

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Hardknott Pass Summit – Wrynose Pass loop from St Bees

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Hardknott Pass Summit – Wrynose Pass loop from St Bees

06:53

96.2km

1,910m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 45.2 km for 311 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

8.06 km

Wath Brow Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Dip your feet...

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13.6 km

This is a reconstructed stone circle, consisting of twelve small granite stones. It is unlikely that the stones are the originals, which were thought to have been used by local farmers for gate posts during the 18th century. In 1925, Doctor Quine of Frizington set about restoring the site to its former glory.

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15.6 km

Silthawaite Wood

Forest

22.5 km

Sparholme Wood

Forest

45.7 km

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 of strength needed to climb this! It is possible to walk up if need be. Ignore the locals who tell you you're crazy etc.

Pretty steep on the way down too.

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46.7 km

Hardknot Pass Viewpoint

Viewpoint

50.7 km

Wrynose Pass

Mountain Pass

51.0 km

Wrynose Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Although it's often overlooked due to Hardknott Pass to the west, Wrynose Pass is spectacular. The views going down the road are more impressive than going up, so set some time aside to enjoy them.

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53.5 km

View of Little Langdale

Highlight • Viewpoint

A classic Lake District view in Little Langdale.

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90.8 km

Ehen

Lake

91.4 km

Egremont Castle Ruins and War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Egremont, nestled along the banks of the River Ehen, is a historic market town with a rich industrial legacy encompassing dyeing, weaving, and iron ore mining.

Positioned at the base of Uldale Valley and Dent Fell, the town is characterised by a broad Main Street extending into the vibrant market square.

Remnants of the 12th-century Norman castle can be found near the market place at the southern end of Main Street.

Today, Egremont's economic landscape is anchored in the nuclear industry centered around Sellafield.

It lies on NCN 72, Hadrian's Cycleway.

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96.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

83.2 km

7.69 km

4.50 km

512 m

354 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

88.6 km

7.73 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 22 October

8°C

6°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 50.0 km/h

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Comments

July 25, 2022,J14 (2/3 J) Langdale to Loweswater 🥶🌧💨

Worst weather to tackle Wrynose and Hardknott Pass. Wind, drache, cold,... couldn't enjoy the view at the top because it was mushy peas. I was drenched from head to toe. Warmed up with a tea in a cafe on the way down... then tired to get to Keswick. Stopped at a camping barn in Loweswater. It was perfect :-) £12 …

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