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Hardknott & Wrynose Passes

Unclassified · Boot, Eskdale → Little Langdale · England

Length
10 miles
Drive time
40 min
Type
Technical road
Region
England

Before you go: ⚠ 30% gradients, single-track — avoid in ice and busy summer weekends

England's most extreme road: back-to-back Lake District passes with 1-in-3 hairpins, stone walls and Roman-fort views over Eskdale. First-gear stuff in places — a test of nerve and clutch, and unforgettable on a quiet morning.

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