Black Hill, an epic road in the North Pennine
England, europe
1.28 km
607 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, picture this: You're cruising along the Cumbria/Northumberland border in northeast England, heading for Black Hill. This isn't your average Sunday drive; this mountain pass hits a cool 607m (that's almost 2,000ft!) and ranks among the highest roads in the UK.
Tucked away in the North Pennines, this paved road to the top is pretty darn steep, and exposed to the elements. Think wide-open moorland and a landscape that's beautifully bleak.
The climb kicks off from the A689, and it's a short but sweet 1.28km (about 0.8 miles) to the top, gaining 83 meters in elevation. That's an average gradient of 6.48%, so expect a bit of a workout for your engine. But trust me, those panoramic views across the Pennines are totally worth it!
Where is it?
Black Hill, an epic road in the North Pennine is located in England (europe). Coordinates: 53.4192, -2.8725
Road Details
- Country
- England
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 1.28 km
- Max Elevation
- 607 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- 53.4192, -2.8725
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