Hardknott & Wrynose Passes (33% Grade)
England most notorious and extreme mountain pass, originally surveyed by the Roman army to supply the Mediobogdum fort. Features severe 33% (1-in-3) maximum gradients, blind crests, and off-camber hairpin corners with polished, bumpy tarmac. Toll-free. Impassable during winter ice and snow. Stopping mid-hairpin on a heavily loaded motorcycle can easily cause a drop; requires high clutch sensitivity, aggressive throttle commitment, and careful scouting for oncoming cars.
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A storied Acadia National Park tradition dating back to the 1890s. Sitting on the gentle lawn overlooking the crystal-clear glacial waters of Jordan Pond, framed symmetrically by the twin glacial peaks of the North and South Bubbles mountains.
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How many curves and miles is Hardknott & Wrynose Passes (33% Grade)? ▼
Hardknott & Wrynose Passes (33% Grade) spans 11 miles and packs approximately 75 curves (6.8 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 160 ft - 1,289 ft (393m Hardknott Pass) and technical rating 9/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Eskdale, Cumbria, Lake District, UK (Latitude 54.3986, Longitude -3.2758) and finishes at Ambleside / Little Langdale, Cumbria, UK (Latitude 54.4172, Longitude -3.0678).
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