Hardknott Pass
Hardknott Pass is a hill pass between Eskdale and the Duddon Valley in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England. The tarmac-surfaced road, which is the most direct route from the central Lake District to West Cumbria, 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%).
| Hardknott Pass | |
|---|---|
Hardknott Pass from Hardknott Roman Fort | |
| Elevation | 393 m (1,289 ft) |
| Traversed by | Eskdale - Duddon road |
| Location | Lake District National Park, Cumbria |
| Range | Cumbrian Mountains |
| Coordinates | 54.40269°N 3.197118°W |
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