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Newlands Pass from Braithwaite

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Newlands Pass from Braithwaite
Newlands Pass from Braithwaite
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Elevation profile Newlands Pass from Braithwaite

Statistics

Difficulty points 216
Length 8.9 km
Average gradient 3.3%
Steepest 100 metres 21.2%
Total ascent 290 m

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Beautiful scenery
3 hairpin turns
#36 toughest climb of North West England
#28 most elevation gain of North West England
#37 longest climb of England
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Newlands Pass from Braithwaite is a climb in the region Lake District. It is 8.9 km long and bridges 290 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 216. The top of the ascent is located at 334 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road names: Newlands Hause & Newlands Pass

4.0 by IanS95
Really scenic climb with a couple of steep bits around half way up and the summit. ... read more

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8 Mo 4.0

Really scenic climb with a couple of steep bits around half way up and the summit.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:16:03
11 km/h 00:48:24
15 km/h 00:35:29
19 km/h 00:28:01

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Frequently Asked Questions

Newlands Pass can be cycled from 2 sides. Newlands Pass from Buttermere is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Newlands Pass from Braithwaite.

You don't need special gearing for Newlands Pass from Braithwaite. 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.

Newlands Pass from Braithwaite 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, Newlands Pass from Braithwaite is not a problem.

Newlands Pass from Braithwaite is 8.9 km long.

The average gradient of Newlands Pass from Braithwaite is 3.3%.

Newlands Pass from Braithwaite has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 21.2%.

The summit of Newlands Pass from Braithwaite is at 334 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:16:03 to climb Newlands Pass from Braithwaite. At 11 km/h the time is 00:48:24, and at 15 km/h 00:35:29. For the fastest cyclists, 00:28:01 is an achievable time.

Newlands Pass from Braithwaite is located in the region Cumbria in England.

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