About this road
The quieter neighbour to Hardknott Pass, usually crossed as part of the same run, with its own steep single-track climb and the Three Shire Stone marking the old meeting point of three counties at the summit.
Ride notes
- Gradients up to 1-in-4
- Single-track with passing places
- Closes in ice and snow
Green lanes near this road
3 named lanes open to motorcycles* within 5 km, about 3.2 km of riding, plus 22 unnamed sections you can see on the Holloway map. Worth tying into a day on this road if you're on a bike that can take them.
- Tilberthwaite RoadUCR1.5 km away
- Stickle BridgeBOAT3.4 km away
- High Oxen Fell RoadUCR3.6 km away
*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.
Download the GPX
The full line of the road as a GPX file, for a sat nav or phone app. Free to download.
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More scenic roads nearby
- Hardknott Pass6 km away
- A591 Kendal to Keswick9 km away
- Honister Pass12 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.