- Wrynose Pass
The Wrynose Pass is a mountain pass in the
Lake District National Park inCumbria ,England between theDuddon Valley andLittle 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. Its name comes from 'pass of the stallion.' The road continues over
Hardknott Pass and goes on to Eskdale.The pass separates the
Furness Fells from theBowfell -Crinkle Crags massif.At the top of the Wrynose Pass is the Three Shire Stone, marking the meeting point of the historic counties of
Cumberland ,Lancashire andWestmorland .At the bottom of Wrynose is [http://www.fellfootfarm.co.uk/ Fell Foot Farm] , a 17th century, Grade II listed, National Trust property.
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* [http://www.bestbikingroads.com/motorcyclegps.php?n=Wrynose-Pass-Hardknott-Pass-Eskdale-Green-Little-Langdale&code=3a9e4 Wrynose and Hardknott Pass, popular with motorcyclists]
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