Approaching Hardnott Pass
A landscape that is a little wilder than the previous image.This photo shows the relatively level plateau between Wrynose Pass and Hardknott Pass in Cumbria. It's the most direct rouse between Langdale and Eskdale. Although it is certainly spectacular it's one of the most difficult drives I have undertaken for a long time . Wrynose Pass is steep and winding but Hardknott is a devil of a road. If you look at the image large you can see the road quite well in the background on the darker part of the landscape.
The single track road shares the title of steepest road in England with Rosedale Chimney Bank in North Yorkshire. It has a maximum gradient of 1 in 3 (about 33%). The pass is described as one of the most challenging roads in Britain. A series of hairpin bends make visibility difficult in various places. Traffic ascending the pass has priority as advised by the Highway Code. It was very difficult at times getting in the correct gear and you were hoping you would not hit a sheep or have to reverse . The view from the top is amazing you can see across the Irish sea. However next time I go to Wast Water I will take the longer but somewhat easier route on the coast road
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Approaching Hardnott Pass
A landscape that is a little wilder than the previous image.This photo shows the relatively level plateau between Wrynose Pass and Hardknott Pass in Cumbria. It's the most direct rouse between Langdale and Eskdale. Although it is certainly spectacular it's one of the most difficult drives I have undertaken for a long time . Wrynose Pass is steep and winding but Hardknott is a devil of a road. If you look at the image large you can see the road quite well in the background on the darker part of the landscape.
The single track road shares the title of steepest road in England with Rosedale Chimney Bank in North Yorkshire. It has a maximum gradient of 1 in 3 (about 33%). The pass is described as one of the most challenging roads in Britain. A series of hairpin bends make visibility difficult in various places. Traffic ascending the pass has priority as advised by the Highway Code. It was very difficult at times getting in the correct gear and you were hoping you would not hit a sheep or have to reverse . The view from the top is amazing you can see across the Irish sea. However next time I go to Wast Water I will take the longer but somewhat easier route on the coast road
THANKS FOR YOUR VISIT TO MY STREAM.
I WOULD BE VERY GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD NOT FAVE A PHOTO WITHOUT ALSO LEAVING A COMMENT .