Road · United Kingdom
Great Dun Fell from Knock
A mountainous 5 km road cycling route from Knock, with 420 m of climbing over Great Dun Fell.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 4.6 km
- Elevation gain
- 420 m
- Riding time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Best months
- Jul to Aug
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Knock
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 420 m
- 5 km
Route description
- Knock
- Great Dun Fell
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.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs Great Dun Fell (4.6 km at 9.1 %).
- Tops out at 835 m, 4.6 km in.
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
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Dun Fell | 0 km | 4.6 km · 419 m · 9.1 % · max 15.4 % | 4.6 km · 419 m · 9.1 % | 835 m |
Great Dun Fell · full ascent, starts at 0 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
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%
