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Hardknott Pass from Cockley Beck

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Hardknott Pass from Cockley Beck
Hardknott Pass from Cockley Beck
Hardknott Pass from Cockley Beck
Hardknott Pass from Cockley Beck
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Difficulty points 234
Length 1.1 mi
Average gradient 10.1%
Steepest segment 19%
Total ascent 581 ft

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Famous climb
Beautiful scenery
6 hairpin turns
#28 toughest climb of North West England
#66 most elevation gain of Cumbria
#52 average steepest climb of North West England
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Hardknott Pass from Cockley Beck is a climb in the region Lake District. It is 1.1 mi long and bridges 581 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 10.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 234. The top of the ascent is located at 1289 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 5 photos.

Road name: Hardknott Pass

5.0 by Tjaart
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
This is not a very long climb, but how steep it is! The percentages on very short sections go up to 30％, almost unbearable. Anyway, the hills in the Lake District are tough, the roads often choose the shortest way up... Road surface fine, very narrow though so if you meet a car in one of those hairpins with 30％ it does become difficult to navigate. Beautiful scenery with a view of England's highest mountain at the top, weather permitting... The other side is more familiar and heavier/lo... read more

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This is not a very long climb, but how steep it is! The percentages on very short sections go up to 30％, almost unbearable. Anyway, the hills in the Lake District are tough, the roads often choose the shortest way up... Road surface fine, very narrow though so if you meet a car in one of those hairpins with 30％ it does become difficult to navigate. Beautiful scenery with a view of England's highest mountain at the top, weather permitting... The other side is more familiar and heavier/longer, but this short side is also worthwhile in combination with Wrynose. Have climbed this col in a round trip through the Lake District with several such gut-busters.

Dit is niet een hele lange klim, maar wat is deze ook weer steil! De percentages op hele korte stukjes gaan omhoog naar 30％, vrijwel niet te doen. Sowieso zijn de heuvels in het Lake District zwaar, de wegen kiezen vaak de kortste weg omhoog... Wegdek prima, wel heel smal dus als je een auto tegenkomt in zo'n haarspeld met 30％ wordt het wel lastig laveren. Prachtige omgeving met boven zicht op de hoogste berg van Engeland, als het weer het toelaat... De andere kant is bekender en zwaarder/langer, maar deze korte kant mag er ook zijn in combinatie met Wrynose. Heb deze col beklommen in een rondje door het Lake District met diverse van dit soort kuitenbijters.

Hardknott Pass from Cockley Beck
Hardknott Pass from Cockley Beck
Hardknott Pass from Cockley Beck
Hardknott Pass from Cockley Beck
Hardknott Pass from Cockley Beck
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Climbing times

5 mph 00:13:05
7 mph 00:09:15
9 mph 00:07:13
12 mph 00:05:25

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hardknott Pass can be cycled from 2 sides. Hardknott Pass from Beckfoot is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Hardknott Pass from Cockley Beck.

Hardknott Pass from Cockley Beck is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Hardknott Pass from Cockley Beck 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, Hardknott Pass from Cockley Beck is not a problem.

Hardknott Pass from Cockley Beck is 1.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Hardknott Pass from Cockley Beck is 10.1%.

Hardknott Pass from Cockley Beck has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 19%.

The summit of Hardknott Pass from Cockley Beck is at 1289 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:13:05 to climb Hardknott Pass from Cockley Beck. At 7 mph the time is 00:09:15, and at 9 mph 00:07:13. For the fastest cyclists, 00:05:25 is an achievable time.

Hardknott Pass from Cockley Beck is located in the region Cumbria in England.

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