Road · United Kingdom
Winnats Pass from Castleton
A mountainous 2 km road cycling route from Castleton, with 192 m of climbing over Slitherstone Hill.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 2.1 km
- Elevation gain
- 192 m
- Riding time
- 9 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Traffic
- Mostly minor roads
- Food & water
- Regular
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Castleton
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 192 m
- 2 km
Route description
- Castleton
- Slitherstone Hill
The route starts at Castleton at 221 m height and climbs steadily over 2.1 km to 413 m at the top of Winnats Pass. The average gradient is 9.2%, with a maximum of 15% and about 1.2 km of the route exceeding 10% gradient. The road is mainly minor roads, with 95% paved surface and a short 5% gravel section.
The climb is predominantly uphill for 95% of its length, with just a small descent of 5%. Climbing intensity is high, with 1.5 km above 5% and 1.3 km over 8%. The first 1.3 km have no café, shop or water, but a café is found just off-route at 1.3 km. Toilets and the Speedwell Cavern attraction are available near the start at 0.3 km, just 27 m and 11 m off the path respectively.
Along the climb are peaks near the road including Hurd Low at 0.7 km (433 m), Mam Tor at 1.4 km (517 m), and Slitherstone Hill at the top at 2.1 km (477.5 m). The road is on minor roads with a 2 km stretch on roads posted at speeds 80 km/h or more.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs Slitherstone Hill (2.1 km at 9.2 %).
- Tops out at 413 m, 2.1 km in.
Highlights
- Climb from Castleton to 413 m
- Peaks near the road: Hurd Low, Mam Tor, Slitherstone Hill
- Steep climb averaging 9.2%, max 15%
- Speedwell Cavern attraction near start
Along the route
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slitherstone Hill | 0 km | 2.1 km · 192 m · 9.2 % · max 15 % | 2.1 km · 192 m · 9.2 % | 413 m |
Slitherstone Hill · full ascent, starts at 0 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
Traffic, surface and gradient
Mostly minor roads and streets on the map.
- Roads
- 95% minor road · 5% other roads and tracks
- Fast roads
- 2 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Surface
- Predominantly paved: 95% is mapped as paved, 5% as unpaved or gravel.
- Gradient
- 95% climbing · 5% descending · 0% flat
- Steep sections
- 1.5 km over 5% · 1.3 km over 8% · 1.2 km over 10%
Food, water and services
No stretch is longer than 15 km without a café, shop or water. Along the route: 1 café or restaurant and 1 public toilet.
Food, water and shops in ride order
- 0.3 kmToilets · on the route
- 1.3 kmCafé · 340 m off route
Worth a stop
- 0.3 km — Speedwell Cavern (attraction)
Stay after this ride
- Rowter Farm Campsite · campsite · 880 m from the finish
- Dunscar Farm · guest house · 2.1 km from the finish
- Ye Olde Nags Head · hotel · 2.6 km from the finish
- Technical Speleological Group · hostel · 2.7 km from the finish
- Pervil House · guest house · 2.7 km from the finish
Know before you go
- 1.3 km with no café, shop or water from start
- 2 km on main roads with speed limits 80 km/h or more
- Short 5% section of gravel
