Mountain passes · North West England
Honister Pass
In or near Buttermere.
Honister Pass — a mountain pass in england north east.
Michael Graham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British mountain pass — a route through high ground used historically for drove roads, military columns and now mostly walkers and motorists.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Honister Crag SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Buttermere Fells SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Honister Pass is a mountain pass located in North-East England, connecting the valleys of Borrowdale and Buttermere. It is notable for its dramatic scenery and steep gradients, making it a popular route for both drivers and walkers. The pass is surrounded by rugged terrain and offers access to various walking trails in the Lake District National Park. Its historical significance includes being a former slate mining area, contributing to the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5167, -3.2167
Sources
- manual: geonames-2646659 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Honister Pass?
- Honister Pass is in North-East England, United Kingdom.
- What is Honister Pass?
- Honister Pass — a mountain pass in england north east.
- How do I get to Honister Pass?
- Its coordinates are 54.5167°, -3.2167°.
- Is Honister Pass a protected site?
- Yes — Honister Pass is part of the Honister Crag SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.