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Dunnerdale-With-Seathwaite

Hard Knott Summit – Hardknott Pass Summit loop from Hard Knott

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Dunnerdale-With-Seathwaite

Hard Knott Summit – Hardknott Pass Summit loop from Hard Knott

Moderate

9

hikers

Hard Knott Summit – Hardknott Pass Summit loop from Hard Knott

02:39

8.58km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

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4.18 km

Yew Bank

Highlight • Summit

2

5.00 km

Hard Knott Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

I have a real soft spot for Hard Knott! I absolutely love the view to the Scafell range from here and I once hiked from Hard Knott all the way …

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6.39 km

View of the Winding Road in Lake District National Park

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4

6.44 km

View of the Lake District Valleys

Highlight • Summit

What a place to ride? An excellent place to summit as the sun sets in the west.

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5

6.49 km

Hardknott Pass Summit

Highlight • Summit

It is possible, just, to climb hardknott pass with bike packing gear. Put the weight forward to stop yourself falling back or sideways (which happened to half the group!). Lots …

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6.65 km

Peathill Crag Northeast Top

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Peathill Crag NE Top H404.4m P12.4

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7

6.76 km

Hardknott Pass

Highlight • Climb

The Hardknott Pass is a pass crossed by the steepest road in the United Kingdom: 28%

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8

6.81 km

Hardknott Pass Climb from Cockley Beck

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

For many people the hardest climb in the UK thanks to murderously steep 33% spikes that will severely test even the strongest climbers

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8.58 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.26 km

2.45 km

856 m

Surfaces

3.01 km

2.42 km

2.25 km

856 m

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