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Whinlatter Pass from Brackenthwaite

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Elevation profile Whinlatter Pass from Brackenthwaite

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Difficulty points 189
Length 4.1 mi
Average gradient 4.3%
Steepest segment 10.5%
Total ascent 928 ft

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#63 toughest climb of North West England
#31 most elevation gain of North West England
#23 longest climb of North West England
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Whinlatter Pass from Brackenthwaite is a climb in the region Lake District. It is 4.1 mi long and bridges 928 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 189. The top of the ascent is located at 1125 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Blaze Bridge & Whinlatter Pass

3.0 by Willyx
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
This climb offers more varied scenery than the usual route up the Whinlatter Pass from Lorton via the B5292. The climb starts up a narrow lane on pretty poor tarmac but it does improve significantly. Don't miss the right turn (my Garmin did) about 1.4 km into the climb - it's signed Keswick Narrow Gated Road. This section is across open mountain side with a much more open aspect than the climb on the B5292 gives. On the negative side there are two gates but the route is well worth ... read more

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This climb offers more varied scenery than the usual route up the Whinlatter Pass from Lorton via the B5292. The climb starts up a narrow lane on pretty poor tarmac but it does improve significantly. Don't miss the right turn (my Garmin did) about 1.4 km into the climb - it's signed Keswick Narrow Gated Road. This section is across open mountain side with a much more open aspect than the climb on the B5292 gives. On the negative side there are two gates but the route is well worth it if you want a more scenic start to the Whinlatter Pass climb. After after a short descent to cross Blaze Beck and a climb up the other side you join the B5292 route. From there it's 2.4 km of gentle gradient and, after the faff of stopping to open gates, time for a full gas blast to the summit.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:48:58
7 mph 00:34:40
9 mph 00:27:01
12 mph 00:20:18

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Frequently Asked Questions

Whinlatter Pass can be cycled from 4 sides. Whinlatter Pass from Braithwaite is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Whinlatter Pass from Brackenthwaite, Whinlatter Pass from Farfield via Hole Mire & Whinlatter Pass from Fairfield via High Lorton.

You don't need special gearing for Whinlatter Pass from Brackenthwaite. 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.

Whinlatter Pass from Brackenthwaite 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, Whinlatter Pass from Brackenthwaite is not a problem.

Whinlatter Pass from Brackenthwaite is 4.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Whinlatter Pass from Brackenthwaite is 4.3%.

Whinlatter Pass from Brackenthwaite has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.5%.

The summit of Whinlatter Pass from Brackenthwaite is at 1125 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:48:58 to climb Whinlatter Pass from Brackenthwaite. At 7 mph the time is 00:34:40, and at 9 mph 00:27:01. For the fastest cyclists, 00:20:18 is an achievable time.

Whinlatter Pass from Brackenthwaite is located in the region Cumbria in England.

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