About this road
One of England's steepest public roads, a single-track climb with hairpins as sharp as 1-in-3, following a route the Romans first built almost two thousand years ago to reach the fort at its western foot.
Ride notes
- Gradients up to 1-in-3, among the steepest in England
- Blind hairpin bends with poor visibility
- Single-track with passing places
- Closes in ice and snow
Green lanes near this road
We don't have any green lanes recorded within 5 km of this road apart from 2 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.
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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
- Wrynose Pass6 km away
- Honister Pass12 km away
- A591 Kendal to Keswick14 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.