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Wrynose Pass – Wrynose Pass Signpost loop from Hard Knott

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Wrynose Pass – Wrynose Pass Signpost loop from Hard Knott

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Wrynose Pass – Wrynose Pass Signpost loop from Hard Knott

01:06

12.8km

450m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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2.28 km

View of Cockley Beck from Wrynose Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the nicest descents around, the road is laid out ahead of you and feels relatively safe as you coast down to the Duddon Valley. Be careful in the rain. On the way down to Cockley Beck you'll already have Hardknott Pass in your line of sight – is that where you're going next? Good luck if so! The road from Hardknott joins at the pretty stone bridge.

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3.35 km

Wrynose Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Wrynose Pass connects Little Langdale with the Duddon and provides hillwalkers with a high start point for the surrounding Wainwrights. To the south, the Coniston Group can be easily accessed, while Pike o' Blisco and Cold Pike are just as easily claimed to the north. There's quite a bit of parking along the road though it can get very busy in the height of summer.

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3.52 km

Wrynose Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Although it's often overlooked due to Hardknott Pass to the west, Wrynose Pass is spectacular. The views going down the road are more impressive than going up, so set some time aside to enjoy them.

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5.92 km

Fell Foot Farm, Little Langdale

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A classic Lake District view in Little Langdale at the bottom of Wrynose pass.

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6.06 km

View of Little Langdale

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A classic Lake District view in Little Langdale.

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6.38 km

Wrynose Pass Signpost

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wrynose Pass very steep in places make sure you’ve got good legs or lots of gears

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6.70 km

Wrynose Pass Climb from Fell Foot Farm

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Incredibly steep (almost all over 20%) but so rewarding when you get to the top. The average grade is 11% for this 1.6 mile (2.5 km) climb. On the more gentle slopes at the bottom you'll be admiring Langdale Pikes before the road veers to the left. Definitely take a pause and look back at where you just came from – the view is beautiful, one of the best in the Lakes.

At the top of the pass you'll spot the little Three Shires Stone that marks this meeting points of the former county borders (Cumberland, Lancashire and Wastmorland).

FYI: As tempting as it is to pronounce Wrynose as 'rhinoes', locals usually say something more like 'Wreynuss'.

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9.44 km

Wrynose Pass Climb from Cockley Beck

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Wrynose Pass 2.5km at 11%. It's a tough climb as you can see it going on forever in front of you. It's a mental game to keep going!

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Wrynose Pass – Wrynose Pass Signpost loop from Hard Knott

View of Cockley Beck from Wrynose Summit

Wrynose Pass

Wrynose Pass

Fell Foot Farm, Little Langdale

View of Little Langdale

Wrynose Pass Signpost

Wrynose Pass Climb from Fell Foot Farm

Wrynose Pass Climb from Cockley Beck

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