Wheelbase Fred Whitton Challenge 2027.
Road · Grasmere, Lake District, Cumbria · United Kingdom
9 May 2027
Britain's original and most feared sportive laps the Lake District over the full set of Lakeland passes - Kirkstone, Honister, Newlands, Whinlatter, Hardknott, Wrynose and Blea Tarn. Hardknott, with ramps of up to 30 per cent, arrives late in the day and is followed immediately by Wrynose and the narrow, cattle-gridded descent from Blea Tarn. Riders start in waves from the Grasmere showfield, must clear timed checkpoints at Braithwaite and Calder Bridge, and carry a tracker and a long-sleeved waterproof because the fells can turn cold and wet at any time of year.
Elevation profileFred Whitton Challenge
Climbs
- Kirkstone Passfrom km 14.03.8 mi↗ 915 ftavg 4.5 %max 14.9 %Summit 1,453 ft
- Honister Passfrom km 68.41.8 mi↗ 794 ftavg 8.5 %max 18.6 %Summit 1,125 ft
- Newlands Passfrom km 77.41.4 mi↗ 604 ftavg 8.0 %max 15.4 %Summit 1,043 ft
- Whinlatter Passfrom km 88.92.1 mi↗ 778 ftavg 7.0 %max 19.2 %Summit 1,076 ft
- unnamed climbfrom km 118.52.1 mi↗ 584 ftavg 5.2 %max 11.0 %Summit 942 ft
- Hardknott Passfrom km 149.61.6 mi↗ 965 ftavg 11.7 %max 24.4 %Summit 1,234 ft
Measured VF version of the route, 50-metre raster. The climbing figure differs from the organiser's because every metre is counted here — for entry, the official notice remains authoritative. Streckenverlauf nach Veranstalterdatei (Wheelbase Fred Whitton Challenge Steering Group / Lakes Road Club, Ausgabe 2027); Höhen aus der Quelldatei, Niveau an Copernicus DEM GLO-30 (ESA) angeglichen; Aufbereitung VF Works. Navigation ohne Gewähr — maßgeblich ist die offizielle Ausschreibung des Veranstalters.
Frequently asked questions
When is Wheelbase Fred Whitton Challenge 2027?
Wheelbase Fred Whitton Challenge takes place on 9 May 2027 in Grasmere, Lake District, Cumbria. Check the organiser's site for the final word.
What routes does Wheelbase Fred Whitton Challenge offer?
The options are 112 mile Lakeland passes route (180 km / 112 mi, 3500 m / 11483 ft climbing), as published by the organiser.
How do I enter Wheelbase Fred Whitton Challenge?
Entries are handled by the organiser. The button above takes you to the official page.
Dates, routes and conditions from the linked organiser sources; the official page always has the final word. Not affiliated with the organiser. Every entry is source-checked — nothing here is AI-generated or estimated.