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Kirkstone Pass from Hartsop

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Elevation profile Kirkstone Pass from Hartsop

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Difficulty points 295
Length 5.2 km
Average gradient 5.7%
Steepest 100 metres 17.2%
Total ascent 297 m

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#47 toughest climb of England
#93 most elevation gain of England
#39 longest climb of North West England
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Kirkstone Pass from Hartsop is a climb in the region Lake District. It is 5.2 km long and bridges 297 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 295. The top of the ascent is located at 450 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: A592 & Kirkstone Pass

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:44:58
11 km/h 00:28:37
15 km/h 00:20:59
19 km/h 00:16:34

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kirkstone Pass can be cycled from 4 sides. The Struggle from Ambleside is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Kirkstone Pass from Hartsop, Kirkstone Pass from Troutbeck via Limefitt Holiday Park & Kirkstone Pass from Troutbeck Bridge via Bridge Lane.

You don't need special gearing for Kirkstone Pass from Hartsop. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Kirkstone Pass from Hartsop is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Kirkstone Pass from Hartsop is not a problem.

Kirkstone Pass from Hartsop is 5.2 km long.

The average gradient of Kirkstone Pass from Hartsop is 5.7%.

Kirkstone Pass from Hartsop has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.2%.

The summit of Kirkstone Pass from Hartsop is at 450 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:44:58 to climb Kirkstone Pass from Hartsop. At 11 km/h the time is 00:28:37, and at 15 km/h 00:20:59. For the fastest cyclists, 00:16:34 is an achievable time.

Kirkstone Pass from Hartsop is located in the region Cumbria in England.

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