Directions to top of Wrynose Pass (NY277027)

From Langdale

Head out the langdale valley, past the Langdale Estate and then take the next right into Elterwater. At the T-junction by the Brittania go right (effectively straight on) and follow until the right turn to Little Langdale, and on through to Wrynose pass. This is very steep and windy (protocol is to stop for people when you’re driving up) and so quite good fun as well! Park at the side of the road at the top.

From Coniston

From the centre of Coniston take the A593 north towards Ambleside Turn left where it is signposted Little Langdale and follow this down the hill. Turn left just after the narrow bridge, again following Little Langdale. This road goes to Little Langdale and on through to Wrynose and then Hardknott passes. This is very steep and windy (protocol is to stop for people when you’re driving up) and so quite good fun as well! Park at the side of the road at the top.

From the North M6 via Ambleside

Head west along the A66 from Penrith, turn left to St Johns in the Vale and then south onto the A591 to Ambleside. Follow the signs towards Langdale and Coniston in Ambleside to get onto the A593. Approx 3 miles out of Ambleside. turn right where it is signposted Little Langdale and follow this down the hill. Turn left just after the narrow bridge, again following Little Langdale. This road goes to Little Langdale and on through to Wrynose pass. This is very steep and windy (protocol is to stop for people when you’re driving up) and so quite good fun as well! Park at the side of the road at the top.

From Ravenglass

Head out of Ravenglass to the A595. Turn left towards Whitehaven. Follow the road for about 3 miles and then take the right turn towards Santon Bridge. At the end of the road turn right and follow through Eskdale Green. After going through Eskdale Green and past the Outward Bound Centre, you go down a hill with a pub at the bottom. Go left here towards Boot and Hardknott pass. Continue along this road which takes you, eventually, up and over Hardknott Pass and then Wrynose Pass. These are very steep and windy (protocol is to stop for people when you’re driving up) and so quite good fun as well! Park at the side of the road at the top of Wrynose Pass.