Hardknott and Wrynose Pass are often called the UK’s toughest roads — with 30% gradients, blind hairpins, and single-track chaos through the heart of the Lake District. In this ride, I take them backwards on my Triumph Bonneville T100, tackling the steep climbs and severe bends that test both rider and machine.
If you’re planning to ride the Lake District, this video gives you a first-person look at what it’s really like to take on these legendary passes in reverse.
⛰️ Expect:
• Brutal gradients & tight switchbacks
• The sound of a Bonneville working hard
• Scenic Lake District landscapes
• Honest reactions to one of the UK’s most challenging motorcycle roads
Would you ride Hardknott & Wrynose Pass on your bike? Drop a comment — I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro: the reverse challenge
00:35 - Starting Hardknott Pass from the west
02:10 - Brutal first climb
03:45 - Hardknott hairpins — tougher this way
05:20 - Summit views at the top
06:30 - Steep downhill descent begins
08:05 - Sketchy bends on the way down
09:40 - Riding towards Wrynose Pass
11:05 - Wrynose climb from the west
12:50 - Tight turns and narrow lanes
14:20 - Reaching the Wrynose summit
15:15 - Wrynose descent — fresh views
17:00 - Reflecting on the reverse ride
18:20 - Final stretch eastbound
19:00 - Closing thoughts
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🎵 Music: Original track by me (exclusive to TBA)
📸 Cameras: Insta360 One X2, iPhone Pro, Wolfgang Action Cam
💻 Editing: MacBook Pro
🎤 Mic: Wireless Lavalier
👕 Gear: Resurgence riding shirt & jeans, Trip Machine boots, Tank&Tail back and Trip Machine Rambler rucksack
🪖 Helmet: Biltwell Gringo S
🏍️ Bike: Air-Cooled Triumph Bonneville T100
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