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Honister Pass from Seatoller

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Honister Pass from Seatoller
Honister Pass from Seatoller
Honister Pass from Seatoller
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Statistics

Difficulty points 313
Length 1.5 mi
Average gradient 10.4%
Steepest segment 19.8%
Total ascent 814 ft

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Famous climb
Beautiful scenery
#33 toughest climb of England
#45 most elevation gain of North West England
#72 longest climb of Lake District
#42 average steepest climb of North West England
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Honister Pass from Seatoller is a climb in the region Lake District. It is 1.5 mi long and bridges 814 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 10.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 313. The top of the ascent is located at 1184 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 6 reviews of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road names: B5289 & Honister Pass

5.0 by landerlbb
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Climb from another world: on the same slope, I ventured both into the rainforest and to the top of an Alpine climb. The percentages soon become insane, it is hard work to get to the top. A gurgling mountain stream in the green accompanies you on this self-flagellation. Once you think you are at the top, after a more running section in the open fields, a final steep stretch to the summit follows where you can make a stop at the Sky Hi café. On the descent, you imagine yourself in a fairytale wor... read more

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Reviews (6)

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Ciarrai2025
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8 Mo 3.0 via the Climbfinder app

Steep start will have you weaving from side to side all over the road. Good to do though!

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jboesman
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10 Mo 5.0
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Although I am familiar with the Alps, the Pyrenees, the Vosges and with some more illustrious mountains, this climb enters my top-10 of all time. Perhaps precisely because it is so different from what you are used to. No hairpin turns but a road that rises like a snake to the whistle of a fakir. I climbed it on an eve in August and the silence was magnificent. My only company were the sheep and the ominous "25％" - road signs. My Brompton folding bike with six vitals made it an unreal balancing act.

Hoewel ik vertrouwd ben met de Alpen, de Pyreneeën, de Vogezen en met wat meer illustere gebergten, komt deze klim in mijn top-10 aller tijden. Misschien net ook omdat ze zo anders is dan wat je gewend bent. Geen haarspeldbochten maar een weggetje dat opstijgert als een slang voor de fluit van een fakir. Ik beklom het in een vooravond in augustus en de stilte was magnifiek. Mijn enige gezelschap waren de schapen en de onheilspellende "25％" - verkeersborden. Mijn Brompton plooifiets met 6 vitessen maakte er een onwerkelijke evenwichtsoefening van.

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patmac
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1 y 5.0 00:14:04 (6.3 mph)

The ‘famous’ side maybe the other ascent but this side is the Fred Whitton Challenge option and is equally brutal.

The start in Seatoller is tight and steep and a real shock to the system - time to search for the granny gear! Once past the first left handed the wall is in front of you, woodland, heather and stone walls enclose the climb. But it opens up after this first really steep (25％) bit and even if it does ease off as it goes higher, it doesn’t get easier. The views further up are magnificent, and when you reach the top you can look back across the peaks and be blown away by the grandeur

Honister Pass from Seatoller
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Simmel
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1 y 4.0
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It's so steep at the start that your legs start to ache, but then it flattens out and you can enjoy the beautiful landscape!

So steil am Anfang das einem die Beine aufgehen, flach dann aber ab und man kann die schöne Landschaft genießen!

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landerlbb
landerlbb
2 y 5.0
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Climb from another world: on the same slope, I ventured both into the rainforest and to the top of an Alpine climb. The percentages soon become insane, it is hard work to get to the top. A gurgling mountain stream in the green accompanies you on this self-flagellation. Once you think you are at the top, after a more running section in the open fields, a final steep stretch to the summit follows where you can make a stop at the Sky Hi café. On the descent, you imagine yourself in a fairytale world among the mountains

Klim uit een andere wereld: op dezelfde helling waagde ik me zowel in het regenwoud als op de top van een Alpenklim. De percentages worden al snel waanzinnig, het is hard werken om boven te geraken. Een klaterende bergriviertje in het groen begeleid je op deze zelfkastijding. Eenmaal je denkt boven te zijn volgt na een meer lopend stuk in de open velden nog een laatste steil stuk naar de top waar je een stop kan maken in het Sky Hi café. In de afdaling waan je je in een sprookjeswereld tussen de bergen

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Joostfietst
Joostfietst
3 y 5.0
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Very nice, but also steep climb with the steepest part being 25％. Especially at the bottom it is raking. Towards the top it is a bit easier. When we were there, it rained on the descent and that's a good lookout!

Hele mooie, maar ook steile beklimming met als steilste stuk 25％. Met name onderin is het harken. Richting de top is het wat makkelijker. Toen wij er waren regende het in de afdaling en dat is het goed uitkijken!

Honister Pass from Seatoller
Honister Pass from Seatoller
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Climbing times

5 mph 00:17:48
7 mph 00:12:36
9 mph 00:09:49
12 mph 00:07:22

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Frequently Asked Questions

Honister Pass can be cycled from 2 sides. Honister Pass from Gatesgarth is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Honister Pass from Seatoller.

Honister Pass from Seatoller 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!

Honister Pass from Seatoller is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Honister Pass from Seatoller is 1.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Honister Pass from Seatoller is 10.4%.

Honister Pass from Seatoller has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 19.8%.

The summit of Honister Pass from Seatoller is at 1184 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:17:48 to climb Honister Pass from Seatoller. At 7 mph the time is 00:12:36, and at 9 mph 00:09:49. For the fastest cyclists, 00:07:22 is an achievable time.

Honister Pass from Seatoller is located in the region Cumbria in England.

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