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Hardknott Pass
England's joint-steepest road at a lung-busting 33% gradient, threading single-track through the heart of the Lake District alongside a Roman fort with views across Eskdale and the Duddon Valley.
WhereEskdale, Cumbria · North
RoadHardknott Pass (unclassified) Eskdale-Duddon Valley
RouteBoot, Eskdale, Cumbria → Little Langdale, Cumbria · 12.9 miles
Characterscenic,technical,mountain,hillclimb,moorland
OpeningPublic road, generally open spring to autumn; can close in winter snow and ice; unsuitable for caravans, motorhomes and large vans.
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