About this road
A high Yorkshire Dales road between Hawes and Muker, named after the deep limestone potholes at its summit where farmers once lowered butter to keep it cool, and a climb in the 2014 Tour de France.
Ride notes
- Narrow, single-track in places
- Popular with cyclists, especially since its Tour de France appearance
- Can close in snow
Green lanes near this road
We don't have any green lanes recorded within 5 km of this road apart from 3 unnamed sections, which you can see on the Holloway map.
*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
- Settle to Hawes via Ribblehead23 km away
- Killhope Cross47 km away
- Kirkstone Pass49 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.