Fleet Moss from Hawes

Route overview

This short but steep 7 km climb is suited to cyclists looking for a challenging ascent with significant elevation gain.

A 7 km point-to-point climb from Hawes to Fleet Moss with 345 m elevation gain in the UK.

Starting in Hawes, the route passes through Gayle at 1 km. The road ascends steadily from 238 m to 584 m over 6.4 km, climbing 343 m with an average gradient of 5.4%, including sections up to 12.5% and a steepest 500 m at 17.7% right after leaving Hawes. The climb covers mainly paved surfaces (94%) on minor roads (90%), with about 5.7 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. The longest named road ridden is Beggarmans Road for 3.9 km. Facilities cluster near the start: cafés, a convenience store, petrol station, and toilets are all within 0.5 km in Hawes. After 0.6 km, there are no cafés, shops, or water sources for 6.4 km until the finish. The ascent runs beneath local peaks Floshes Hill, Pike Hill, Stony Haw, and Howgate Head. The route is a point-to-point primarily climbing ride ending at Fleet Moss. There are no bailout points noted, and the route's flat and descending sections are minimal.

Highlights

• Fleet Moss summit at 584 m
• Passes through Gayle at 1 km
• Longest climb 6.4 km at 5.4% average
• Begarmans Road 3.9 km long section

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

30 min

Best months

Jun to Aug — daily highs of 16–18 °C in those months

Know before you go

• 6.4 km with no café, shop or water after 0.6 km
• 5.7 km on roads with 80 km/h or more speed limits

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.