Lake District
Wrynose & Hardknott — The Hard Way Round
Two of the steepest roads in England, ridden in the only direction that makes sense — west out of Ambleside via Wrynose, through Cockley Beck, over Hardknott (1:3 in places), and back through Eskdale. Not for big tourers or learners. Avoid in the wet.
Distance
55 mi
Riding time
1h 31m
Pace
Hard
Roads
Twisty
lake-district
passes
steep
advanced
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