Is Hardknott Pass The Most Dangerous Road In The UK?
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2 ай бұрынJoin me as I ride the famous Wrynose and Hardknott Pass, a single track road right through the middle of The Lake District. Hardknott Pass stands at 400 metres above sea level and is considered to be one of the UK's most challenging roads, do you agree?
This video features a vehicle which had previously crashed on Wrynose Pass and was awaiting recovery. Prior to including this footage in this video I made enquiries with Cumbria Police who confirmed that there were no serious injuries or fatalities with this vehicle crash and that therefore it was not inappropriate to include footage of the vehicle but if possible the VRM should be redacted which is exactly what I have done to protect the privacy of the owner of the vehicle.
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@greengoblindave Ай бұрын
Another great ride. I’ve only been on this road in the car. I once had an Africa twin and thought no. To heavy for this road.. especially on that steep sharp right hand bend up hill. Great road. I’d live to do it on my crf 300l.. Getting my brother interested might be a different story. 👍 Although he did do Applecross on his Africa Twin Adventure Spirt, Fully loaded panniers and back box. Plus tent, seat bedding, on the back seat… 👍👍🏍️
@701Adventures Ай бұрын
I’ve done this route on every bike I’ve owned, the hardest I found was doing it on my GSA, that bike was just too damn heavy for me! 😂
@greengoblindave Ай бұрын
@@701Adventures 😂 yes that is a heavy bike. I nearly got Ont of those a few years back. I only heard about this road though around two years ago. As I said been once in the car. Everybody I ask if they want to go, say no.. I’ve not asked my brother since.. But I’ve tagged him in your channel so when he wakes up, hopefully he will jump onboard and watch your vids..
@oldeconey 2 ай бұрын
Hiya Steve, I know that road well, and must say it's not a favourite of mine, it's usually full of tourist traffic (for obvious reasons) they bring about problems of their own ...so it was great to see the pass so quiet for a change ...thanks for sharing
@701Adventures 2 ай бұрын
Yes it actually worked in our favour with the guys having closed the road. I’d never seen it so quiet. 🤫
@j-Photography 2 ай бұрын
Great video! This pass is on my bucket list. I really think the 701 is my next bike. I too would be coming from a 1200GSA. Hoping I can still do the occasional trip a few times a year of a 300-400 miles a day to get somewhere. New sub from me!
@701Adventures 2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for subscribing 👍 I’ve toured Scotland on my 701 from West Yorkshire, so yes it’s very capable of doing that sort of mileage without any issues. The tank range is 170 miles approximately so just use that opportunity to stretch your legs etc and you’ll be fine. There are quite a few of my subscribers who have sold their GS’s and moved to the 701 or KTM 690 and I only hear positive feedback 👍
@j-Photography 2 ай бұрын
@@701Adventuresexcellent! How do you like the windscreen? Was it a bug improvement? Ever consider one of the rally fairings from Rade Garage? This and AppleCross are on my list to ride. Been all over the USA (my home), and 7 European countries and Japan. Scotland is happening hopefully soon!
@701Adventures 2 ай бұрын
@@j-Photography The screen works remarkably well considering it’s not very tall. I did consider getting a rally tower but, (A) they are pretty expensive and (B) I wanted to keep the bike as light as possible. Scotland is a beautiful place to visit, well worth the effort to get there but the weather can be a bit unpredictable. 👍
@lewsdirtbikedays 2 ай бұрын
Is it sad that I love watching videos of folks failing at Hardknott? 😆 The bigger, more daft the bike the better, I'm a sucker for a goldwing upside down! Admittedly, I'm a bit of a sadist haha. But you handled that like a proper rider 👌 I even said to myself "oh.... That was it" when you crested the top 😂 was so smooth I hadn't even realised you were going up. Top job as always👌
@701Adventures 2 ай бұрын
I do try my best to be a proper rider. 😂 I think everyone likes to see a bike being dropped on Hardknott, those videos always get thousands of views within the first couple of days or go totally viral. By all accounts there are a few trails over that way, have you ever done them?
@tobleramone 2 ай бұрын
Repairing it for the Fred Whitton he said, nice.
@701Adventures 2 ай бұрын
Yes I’ve just been reading about the event as I wasn’t familiar with it, not living in the immediate area. 👍
@cyclingSausage 2 ай бұрын
I went down to Keswick to do an xc event but it got called off due to floods. So I cycled up the Hardknott pass for something to do when I was in the area. If you like cycling up hills I thoroughly recommend it.
@701Adventures 2 ай бұрын
In my youth I did a lot of cycling but regrettably I’m no longer in my youth. 😂
@Tolandur Ай бұрын
First time i crossed those two passes i didnt know it was supposed to be hard....... was asked by another biker on the other side how i did it on a Tiger 800 packed for 3 weeks of camping and i didnt have a clue what he was on about 🤣i guess riding on the Norwegian west coast for a couple of years (well i'd had my motorcycle licence for about 16 months at the time) makes one immune to stuff like this 😁 also did Applecross on the same trip and that was a bit of a letdown as far as biking roads go.... the view on the top was great so it was worth the ride up there
@701Adventures Ай бұрын
Applecross is always worthy of riding but it’s not as technical as Hardknott Pass. 👍
@NZ2STROKE 2 ай бұрын
How come you cant just ride on the grass to get past them?
@701Adventures 2 ай бұрын
Do you mean with the workmen? Strict rules about not venturing off the main road and encroaching onto the verges or moorland for fear of disturbing wildlife or their habitat.
@Bitwobbley 2 ай бұрын
Hi Steve. Seems ages since you did one of these videos. Love the area, and have done the Hardknott a few times, although I did it last time on a Triumph Trophy 1215. Not the best machine to take up there. Have to agree it is a little more challenging than Applecross, which I did last year, but still both have their own stunning scenery.
@701Adventures 2 ай бұрын
@@BitwobbleyAbsolutely, I love Applecross, I love Scotland. The weather hasn’t been too favourable to do rides such as this recently but I think we’re gradually getting better weather so normal services can resume shortly. 😂
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