3. Hardknott Pass, Cumbria
3. Hardknott Pass, Cumbria
Even those of you not obsessed with climbing will have undoubtably heard of Hardknott Pass in the Lake District.
10 of the Toughest Bike Climbs in the World
An average gradient of 13 percent may not sound like much (in comparison to some of the other hills on this list), but when interspersed with gruelling 30 per cent inclines over the course of 2.2km, you’ll fairly be suffering by the time you reach the top.
Thank goodness the Lake District is so pretty, eh?