About this road
One of England's two highest paved road crossings, on the A689 between County Durham and Cumbria, named after a boundary cross at the summit thought to date from medieval times.
Ride notes
- High, exposed moorland road
- Can close in snow and ice
- Long, fast sections, watch your speed
Green lanes near this road
We don't have any green lanes recorded within 5 km of this road apart from 17 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
- Hartside Pass16 km away
- Military Road (B6318)30 km away
- Buttertubs Pass47 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.