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Lake District · the UK · Category 2
Hardknott Pass indoors
From Boot to 394 m: 6.5 km and 366 m of climbing on your smart trainer, in 3D with real terrain. Indoors in any weather.
Elevation profile and data
under 4 %4–7 %7–10 %over 10 %per 500 m
How long does Hardknott Pass take?
Estimated times at steady power, 75 kg rider, 9 kg bike, no wind or drafting – computed with the same physics as the app.
| W/kg | Watts | Time | avg km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 150 W | 38:40 | 9.9 |
| 2.5 | 188 W | 31:50 | 12.1 |
| 3.0 | 225 W | 27:15 | 14.1 |
| 3.5 | 263 W | 23:58 | 16.0 |
| 4.0 | 300 W | 21:29 | 17.9 |
| 5.0 | 375 W | 18:00 | 21.3 |
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About Hardknott Pass
The Hardknott Pass in the Lake District is one of the steepest roads in Britain, with ramps of around 30%, and is part of the Fred Whitton Challenge. The road is single-track.
In rampida you ride the route exactly as it lies on the road: the gradient reaches your trainer metre by metre, the scenery is built from real elevation data and OpenStreetMap. A pacer group can pull you along, and next time you race your own ghost.
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<p><a href="https://rampida.com/en/climbs/hardknott-pass.html">Elevation profile Hardknott Pass from Boot – rampida</a></p>How to ride Hardknott Pass indoors
- Open the appOpen rampida in Chrome or Edge and create a free account.
- Pair your trainerConnect your smart trainer or power meter under “Devices”.
- Choose Hardknott PassThe route is ready in the app. Free accounts ride one climb of their choice each month, all others need Pro. Or download the GPX file and load it yourself (free).
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FAQ
How long and how steep is Hardknott Pass from Boot?
The climb is 6.5 km long with 366 m of climbing, from 47 m to 394 m. The average gradient is 5.4 %, the steepest kilometre 13.9 %.
How long does Hardknott Pass take?
At 3 W/kg (225 W, 75 kg rider) about 27:15, at 4 W/kg about 21:29 – steady power, no wind. Use the calculator on this page for your own numbers.
Can I ride Hardknott Pass on a smart trainer?
Yes. The route is ready in rampida (free accounts ride one climb of their choice each month, all others need Pro): ride it in 3D with real terrain. Your FTMS smart trainer follows the gradient. It runs in Chrome or Edge, no install.
What does it cost?
With a free account you ride with no km limit: your own GPX, the monthly challenge and one climb of your choice each month. Every climb, the coach and all workouts are part of Pro.