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Great Dun Fell from Knock

Knock, United KingdomRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

5 km
Distance
420 m
Elevation gain
Easy
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
420 m
Distance
5 km
Elevation (m)02004006008001,0000 km1 km2 km3 km4 km5 kmHighest point836 m at 4.6 kmStart0 kmFinish5 km

Route overview

Suitable for riders seeking a short but steep climb with significant gradients.

A 4.6 km point-to-point climb from Knock to Great Dun Fell in the UK with 420 m elevation gain.

Starting at 415 m in Knock, the route ascends steadily over 4.6 km to reach 835 m at Great Dun Fell. The climb averages 9.1% gradient, with a maximum of 15.4%. The profile includes very steep sections, with 4 km above 5%, 2.6 km over 8%, and 1.8 km over 10%. About 74% of the elevation gain occurs in the first half of the climb. The surface is mostly paved (96%) with a very small section of gravel or unpaved road (2%) and some unmapped (2%). The entire route lies on a quiet street. There are no cafés, shops, water, toilets, bike shops, petrol stations, or bailout points along the route. The route ends near the peak of Great Dun Fell (847.3 m), which lies 107 m off the road at the finish point.

Highlights

  • Great Dun Fell peak at 835 m
  • Steep gradients up to 15.4%
  • Mostly paved route on quiet streets
  • 4.6 km continuous climb from Knock

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Great Dun Fell0 km4.6 km419 m9.1 %15.4 %835 m

High point 835 m at 4.6 km; low point 415 m. Passes beneath Great Dun Fell.

Great Dun Fell · starts at 0 km

4.6 km at 9.1% · 419 m
450500550600650700750800ELEVATION (M)5.9%14%7.2%8.0%0 km12344.6 kmDISTANCE (KM)Great Dun Fell · 835 mSTEEPEST 13.6%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
98% quiet street
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
98% climbing · 2% descending · 0% flat
Steep sections
4 km over 5% · 2.6 km over 8% · 1.8 km over 10%

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Worth a stop

  • 4.6 km — Great Dun Fell (peak, 847.3 m)

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
20 min

Know before you go

  • No café, shop or water for 4.6 km
  • 2 km gravel or unpaved section
  • Steep sustained gradients up to 15.4%

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