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Birker Fell Road – Birker Fell loop from Boot

Birker Fell Road – Birker Fell loop from Boot

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Birker Fell Road – Birker Fell loop from Boot

02:44

50.3km

970m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

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2.70 km

Hardknott Pass Climb

Highlight • Climb

Whilst you have 3-4 miles to change your mind, they mean it, Hardknott lies beyond!

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4.54 km

Birker Fell Road

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Arguably the best road in the UK you've never heard of. Go and ride it. Immediately.

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7.29 km

Birker Fell Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great road to cycle not a lot of traffic

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8.62 km

Birker Fell

Highlight • Summit

Possibly the best of all the Lake District fells. Arguably.

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12.8 km

Birker Fell 25% Climb from Ulpha

Highlight • Climb

They mean it too!

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13.4 km

Mill Close

Forest

16.8 km

Kiln Bank Cross Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Fantastic climb, quite tough, some 20% gradients, fantastic views on the way up and from the summit!

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26.3 km

Butts Wood

Forest

31.9 km

Western Lake District Entrance Sign

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You know you've made it when you see this sign!

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33.4 km

Duddon Valley Road to Ulpha

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The Duddon Valley, described as "A Jewel in the Crown of Cumbria", is remote, unspoilt and perhaps the most idyllic valley of the Lake District.

Situated between Coniston and Eskdale, …

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50.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.4 km

5.66 km

981 m

335 m

Surfaces

46.0 km

4.36 km

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

23°C

16°C

21 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Birker Fell Road – Birker Fell loop from Boot

Hardknott Pass Climb

Birker Fell Road

Birker Fell Road

Birker Fell

Birker Fell 25% Climb from Ulpha

Kiln Bank Cross Climb

Western Lake District Entrance Sign

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