B5289 road
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 At the summit of Honister Pass. | |
| Route information | |
| Length | 20.0 mi[1](32.2 km) |
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| east end | 54°36′08″N3°08′25″W/ 54.6021°N 3.1404°W |
| west end | 54°37′45″N3°18′50″W/ 54.6293°N 3.3139°W |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
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TheB5289is a road in theLake District,England. It lies in the county ofCumbria,and is an important traffic artery in the Lake District.
Route
[edit]The road starts inKeswickand passes alongsideDerwent Water.At the southern end of the lake it entersBorrowdale,passing the settlements ofGrange,RosthwaiteandSeatoller.This stretch of road is notable for its views of the surrounding fells, includingCatbellsandGlaramara.
At Seatoller, the road starts its climb up toHonister Pass.This part of the route has many zig-zags, with gradients of 1 in 4 (25%) as it struggles up the 200 metres (600 feet) to the top. The top of the pass is an upland wilderness, with barren slopes and manyerratic boulders,that is often covered in snow in the winter.
Coming down the other side the road passes the settlement ofGatesgarthand runs alongside thelake of Buttermerebefore reaching thevillage of Buttermere.It then runs alongsideCrummock Waterand through the valley of theRiver Cocker,passing the fells ofRobinsonandGrasmoor.It ends at theB5292inHigh Lorton.
The road is also very popular with cyclists due to its scenic backdrop with many hills and mountains. Along the road, sheep are also a common sight. During the summer, the road is usually very busy with tourists.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^"Driving directions to B5289".Google Maps.Retrieved26 September2013.
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