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Eskdale & Wasdale loop from Ravenglass — Lake District National Park

Eskdale & Wasdale loop from Ravenglass — Lake District National Park

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Eskdale & Wasdale loop from Ravenglass — Lake District National Park

04:13

76.0km

1,100m

Road cycling

Embark on a challenging road cycling adventure with the Eskdale & Wasdale loop from Ravenglass, a difficult route spanning 47.2 miles (76.0 km) with a significant 3618 feet (1103 metres) of elevation gain. This ride typically takes around 4 hours and 13 minutes to complete, demanding very good fitness. You…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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9.79 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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24.5 km

Duddon Valley

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The road through Eskdale is very nice to cycle very picturesque and not to much traffic

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29.9 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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35.3 km

The Woolpack Inn

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Decent parking spot to hike Green Crag. Pay at the pub or get there early as I did and just have a polite coffee in the pub on your return. …

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50.8 km

Wast Water

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It is from the western and southern banks of Wast Water that a view, often cited as England's favourite, will enchant anyone who visits. Framed perfectly by the lake below, …

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56.0 km

Wasdale Head Inn

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The Wasdale Head Inn is known to be the spiritual home of British climbing. From here the first pivotal climbing expeditions into the Lakes crags took place during the 'golden …

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76.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.5 km

6.36 km

113 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.0 km

37.9 km

106 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 8 May

14°C

4°C

40 %

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Eskdale & Wasdale loop from Ravenglass — Lake District National Park

Birker Fell Road

Duddon Valley

Hardknott Pass Climb from Cockley Beck

The Woolpack Inn

Wast Water

Wasdale Head Inn

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