Cycling in Eskdale
1 cycling route from Eskdale, United Kingdom, 7 km, 7 km mapped in all, with up to 208 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (30 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes. Best months to ride: Jun to Aug.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 7 km
- Biggest day
- 208 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Named climbs
- 1
- Best months
- Jun to Aug
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Climbs
- 1 named climb.
Cycling guide to Eskdale
Eskdale offers cycling routes like the 7.3 km Hardknott Pass from Eskdale to Boot, passing Dalegarth en route. This route includes a significant climb starting at 5.4 km, rising 179 m over 1.9 km with an average gradient of 9.5% and a maximum gradient of 16%. The highest point on this climb reaches 263 m. The route is mainly paved (72%) but includes 26% gravel or unpaved sections. There are no main roads without cycle lanes, and no cycle paths are present. Two railway stations are situated near the route, providing access points. Services along the route include a longest stretch of 3.7 km without amenities.
More on terrain
Terrain
Terrain is dominated by a steep climb on Hardknott Pass, with an average gradient near 10% and sections up to 16%. The highest elevation is 263 m above sea level. Surfaces vary between paved and gravel or unpaved. The route overall is moderately hilly with a significant ascent near the end.