Location : Little Langdale / Ambleside
Map - Ordnance Survey - NY 277028
The Wrynose Pass is a mountain pass between the Duddon Valley and Little Langdale. There is a single-track motor road over the pass, which is one of the steepest roads in England, with gradients up to 1 in 3. The road continues over Hardknott Pass and on into Eskdale.
At the top of the Wrynose Pass is the Three Shire Stone, marking the meeting point of the historic counties of Cumberland, Lancashire and Westmorland.
At the bottom of Wrynose is Fell Foot Farm, a 17th century, Grade II listed National Trust property with a fascinating history and a tradition for hospitality that dates back centuries.
Wrynose is part of the old Roman road named the 10th iter. It served the troops stationed at Hardknott Fort. Bits of the old road remainm running alongside the present one.
The unusual name, Wrynose, comes from 'pass of the stallion' and referred to the fact that the steep gradients (up to 1 in 3) needed a well-muscled horse to attain the top.
Start of Wrynose Pass in Little Langdale. Photo by Tony Richards.
Photo by Tony Richards.
At the top - the Three Shires Stone.
From Allan's Cycling Stuff
From the top looking back to Little Langdale, and Little Langdale Tarn.
Photo by Matthew Emmott.
Starting the descent of Wrynose Pass towards Cockley Beck.
In the distance (centre) is Hardknott Pass
From Allan's Cycling Stuff
A rather silly action. Photo by David Hall
Looking back to the summit. Photo by Matthew Emmott.
Photo by Matthew Emmott.
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