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Honister Pass from Seatoller

Seatoller, 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.

4 km
Distance
463 m
Elevation gain
Easy
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
463 m
Distance
4 km
Elevation (m)01002003004005006007000 km1 km2 km3 km4 kmHighest point596 m at 4.2 kmStart0 kmFinish4 km

Route overview

This ride suits cyclists ready for a short but very steep climb with mixed surfaces.

A 4.2 km climb from Seatoller to Honister Pass via mixed surfaces in the UK Lake District.

The route starts in Seatoller at 133 m elevation beneath High Doat (283 m). It climbs 463 m over 4.2 km to Honister Pass at 596 m, passing near Fleetwith Pike (648.9 m) and Black Star (634 m) close to the top. The climb is very steep, with an average gradient of 11%, a maximum gradient of 18.9%, and a steepest 500 m section at 21.8% right from the start. Surface-wise, the ride is a mix of 45% paved main road (1.9 km), 31% track (1.3 km), and 24% path (1 km). The main road section lacks a cycle lane and includes 1.8 km with posted limits of 80 km/h or more. Almost the entire route climbs, with 4.1 km above 5%, including 2.9 km above 8% and 2.2 km above 10%. Facilities are limited before km 2.3. The longest stretch without a café, shop, or water is those first 2.3 km, but there is a café (Sky Hi Cafe) and toilets about 13-14 m off route at that point, near Honister Slate Mine. The ride starts near The Yew Tree Pub in Seatoller. There are no shops, bike shops, petrol stations, or bailout points listed along the way.

Highlights

  • Honister Pass summit at 596 m
  • Steepest 500 m at 21.8% from the start
  • Honister Slate Mine near 2.3 km
  • Fleetwith Pike near route end

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Black Star0 km4.2 km462 m11 %18.9 %596 m

High point 596 m at 4.2 km; low point 133 m. Passes beneath High Doat, Fleetwith Pike, Black Star.

Black Star · starts at 0 km

4.2 km at 11% · 462 m
200300400500ELEVATION (M)7.5%14%9.4%0 km1234.2 kmDISTANCE (KM)Black Star · 596 mSTEEPEST 13.9%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
45% main road · 31% track · 24% path
Main roads
1.9 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
1.8 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Surface
45% paved · 55% gravel or unpaved
Gradient
98% climbing · 2% descending · 0% flat
Steep sections
4.1 km over 5% · 2.9 km over 8% · 2.2 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 21.8% at 0 km

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.

Food, water and shops

  1. 2.2 kmToilets · on the route
  2. 2.3 kmSky Hi Cafe · café · on the route

Worth a stop

  • 2.3 km — Honister Slate Mine (attraction)

At the start

  • The Yew Tree Pub · pub · 30 m

Stay after this ride

  • Honister Pass YHA · hostel · 1.3 km from the finish
  • Seatoller Farm B&B · guest house · 3.2 km from the finish
  • Seatoller House B&B · guest house · 3.2 km from the finish
  • Seatoller Farm · campsite · 3.2 km from the finish
  • Glaramara House · hotel · 3.4 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
18 min

Know before you go

  • 1.9 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 1.8 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limits
  • First 2.3 km with no cafe, shop or water
  • 55% gravel or unpaved surface

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