Scenic drive
Honister Pass
Borrowdale, North West England
A steep, slate-walled pass between Borrowdale and Buttermere.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min
The B5289 climbs steeply over Honister with views back down the valley, past the working slate mine at the top. The mine runs tours and a via ferrata, which need booking. The climb is steep enough that caravans are advised not to try it.
Good to know
- Don't take caravans over the pass
- Stop at the top for the slate mine tours (book ahead)
- Best time
- Clear day
- Getting there
- Steep, narrow sealed road, passing places
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs welcome
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