About this road
A steep, narrow crossing between Borrowdale and Buttermere on the B5289, passing a working slate mine at the summit and the site of the UK's heaviest recorded 24-hour rainfall, set during Storm Desmond in 2015.
Ride notes
- Gradients up to 1-in-4
- Narrow, shared with mine traffic near the summit
- Can close in snow
Green lanes near this road
We don't have any green lanes recorded within 5 km of this road.
*Based on each lane's recorded designation. Legal status changes, so check each lane's current status on the Holloway map and the signs before you ride.
Fuel along the way
We don't have a fuel station recorded within 2 km of this road. Fill up before you set off.
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More scenic roads nearby
- Newlands Pass5 km away
- Whinlatter Pass11 km away
- Hardknott Pass13 km away
An ordinary public road: follow the signs, speed limits and any temporary closures. Road and weather conditions change, especially on high and remote roads.