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.
Highlights of the Hardknott & Wrynose Passes
- 1-in-3 hairpins
- Hardknott Roman fort
- Eskdale & Duddon valley views
Drive the Hardknott & Wrynose Passes
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Route research: Venture Bound
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