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The toughness of this Cumbrian climb is set in stone
Words Ewan Wilson Photogr
6 20.6km / 12.8 miles / 7-7.5 hours Ascent 1122m/3680ft
4 38.9km / 24.2 miles / 12-14 hours Ascent 2927m/9603ft
5 15.6 km / 9.7 miles / 6 hours Ascent 1080m/3543ft
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