Can you drive to Newlands Pass?
England, europe
10.94 km
333 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventure junkies, buckle up for Newlands Pass in the stunning northern Lake District of Cumbria, England! This isn't your average Sunday drive.
Can you handle it? The road, also known as Newlands Hause, is paved, but don't let that fool you. It's narrow with a serious incline. At the top (1,093ft), there's a small parking area to catch your breath.
This 6.8-mile route from Buttermere to Braithwaite is all about the views, but you'll need nerves of steel. Picture this: single-track roads, tight squeezes, and unforgiving stone walls. Oh, and did I mention the sheer drops with zero barriers? You'll be navigating some seriously steep sections, hitting a max gradient of 18.4%! Those hairpin turns can be slick, and trust me, meeting another car head-on gets your adrenaline pumping! While generally open year-round, winter can bring closures, so check before you go. Leave the heavy vehicles at home, and get ready for a ride you won't soon forget.
Road Details
- Country
- England
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 10.94 km
- Max Elevation
- 333 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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