Wrynose Pass from Little Langdale

Route overview

This short but steep climb suits riders prepared for a challenging 4 km ascent with sustained gradients over 10%.

A 4.1 km point-to-point climb from Little Langdale up Wrynose Pass in the UK with 274 m elevation gain.

The ride starts in Little Langdale at 112 m elevation and features a continuous climb beginning at 1.1 km lasting 2.6 km. This ascent gains 273 m at an average gradient of 10.4% with a maximum gradient of 17.2% and reaches its summit at 386 m at 3.7 km. The route is entirely on paved minor roads and includes 1 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. Around 65% of the ride is climbing, with steep sections over 10%, including a 500 m stretch at 17% gradient at 2.6 km. No services such as cafés, shops, water, toilets, or bike shops are available along the 4.1 km route. The longest stretch without any amenities is the full distance from start to finish. The archaeological site Ting Mound lies just off route at 1.3 km and Castle Howe is a nearby peak at 1.4 km.

Highlights

• Climb up Wrynose Pass
• Starts in Little Langdale
• Ting Mound archaeological site nearby
• Peak Castle Howe near the road

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

18 min

Best months

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

Know before you go

• 4.1 km with no café, shop or water
• 1 km on main roads with 80 km/h speed limit
• Steep sustained gradient up to 17% over 500 m

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