Stainmore
A66Eamont Bridge to Church Brough · England
Distance20.8mi · 33 km
Drive time38 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
Moorland
The exposed trans-Pennine crossing between the Eden Valley and Teesdale.
The A66 crosses the Pennines over Stainmore between Penrith and Brough, one of the most weather-beaten roads in England, first to close in snow and notorious for crosswinds. It is fast and open; respect the conditions and the wind warnings.
Where it runs
Eamont BridgeStart · England
Church BroughEnd · United Kingdom
Character
Corners10bends
Tightness3of 10
Max gradient7%≈ 1-in-14
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb168 mtotal ascent
Summit183 mhighest point · 600 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
86 m rangeKnow before you go
- Severe crosswinds, high-sided closures
- First to close in snow
- Fast traffic
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