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Whinlatter Pass from Braithwaite

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Elevation profile Whinlatter Pass from Braithwaite

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Difficulty points 204
Length 2.3 mi
Average gradient 6.6%
Steepest segment 13.5%
Total ascent 794 ft

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Famous climb
1 hairpin turn
#47 toughest climb of North West England
#49 most elevation gain of North West England
#66 longest climb of Cumbria
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Whinlatter Pass from Braithwaite is a climb in the region Lake District. It is 2.3 mi long and bridges 794 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 204. 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: B5292 & Whinlatter Pass

3.0 by Ciarrai2025
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Challenging climb but with fresh(ish) legs at early stages of the Fred Whitton it is manageable on a 34 cassette!... read more

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Challenging climb but with fresh(ish) legs at early stages of the Fred Whitton it is manageable on a 34 cassette!

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:27:36
7 mph 00:19:32
9 mph 00:15:13
12 mph 00:11:26

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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.

Whinlatter Pass from Braithwaite 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!

Whinlatter 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, Whinlatter Pass from Braithwaite is not a problem.

Whinlatter Pass from Braithwaite is 2.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Whinlatter Pass from Braithwaite is 6.6%.

Whinlatter Pass from Braithwaite has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.5%.

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

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:27:36 to climb Whinlatter Pass from Braithwaite. At 7 mph the time is 00:19:32, and at 9 mph 00:15:13. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:26 is an achievable time.

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

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