I first did this drive many years ago in a Fiat Panda with a friend and our kids. It was misty (!) which meant we couldn't see much. We decided to do it again in better weather, and were amazed how blase we'd been! Having said that, it was a great drive, and we certainly never felt close to death! You have to be careful but it's well worth doing. (I have put that I went in Oct 22, simply because it's a required field, but it was far longer ago than that!)

We drove both this and Wrynose. Yes it's a bit steep and bendy, but we had absolutely no issues at all. It was pouring with rain, but a good test for our 4.6 Range Rover. The car is 25 years old so not one of the new ones. Car was fully laden with luggage and dogs. But we had no issues, no loss of traction, no sliding etc. The road does have a few steep bends, but if you have some driving skill then you'll be fine. Scenery is fabulous. So good that we drove back across it again.

I’m sorry but to all those people leaving less than 4 stars for this road obviously have no idea how to drive a car and need to re take there test. The road is a pleasure to drive on and offers breathtaking views of the beautiful Lake District and one of the best roads in the country. The only reason i would have for avoiding this road is the weather conditions but thats just common sense…

Why would you drive anywhere with a dodgy clutch? I cycled up The Struggle,then Blea Tarn Pass,Wrynose,Hardknott and back the same way. No issues at all, even in the wet! I am not a pro cyclist but an average 60 year old riding a Hybrid Bike! Top Tip,I ride with a 32/48 chainset and 11/34 cassette.I do all the climbs in the lowest gear from the very start! Sure there are rough patches,like there are on many country roads but no big deal.

This drive is incredible. But you need to be prepared. If you don't understand what '30% gradient' means, from the well signposted road, then you probably shouldn't be driving on this road. It is beautiful, and a thrill, and I thoroughly recommend it to confident drivers who are experienced beyond town and basic country roads.

Drive this yesterday following a stay in Windermere - I have driven this route 4 times over the years and had forgotten how scary some parts are ! Luckily we barely met any traffic - Thankfully the huge mobile home in front decided he wouldn’t carry on and reversed out of the road at the start point ! Lucky for him as if he had carried on he would not have got through the part where there is a house and a wall and a very narrow gap to get through before the ascent of the pass We had great weather and fantastic scenery.. Drive it in the new new Defender that dealt with the inclines well .. It also has the incline view on the dash and yep it most certainly is 30% in parts .. The view was worth every hairy moment

Went over the Hardknott pass on my HD Pan America. It’s not for the faint hearted. Stay in first gear and stay focussed and it’s worth the effort but if you are not an experienced rider then avoid it, and I would personally not do it in a car. You have been warned. 😅

We were going to skip Hardknott pass after watching a few Youtube videos and people advising to only attempt with powerful cars. We rented a small Fiat 500 for our Lake District trip and thought maybe this is not worth the hassle but as it turns out we did have a go and our little car worked the 25% gradient hair pin turns like a dream. I agree with other drivers that confident drivers only should tackle the pass, especially if you are on your way up and meet another car on a hair pin turn. Lots of concentrating , forward planning and heavy breaking are essential.

I can't believe some of the reviews on here, especially the ones from bikers. My friends and I travelled from London to ride this road. It's the best ride ever. We loved it so much that we went back over again. Am up here for another few days and will definitely be riding it again as it was raining when we rode it.

Im quite shocked by some of the comments of "hell on earth" and "avoid like the plague" there were plenty of signs and turning points saying not suitable for large vehicles and the gradient. The biggest hint maybe you can see the road from miles away going up the hill. Its a road I have always wanted to do. And finally got to do this on my motorbike! Incredible! Yes challenging, but only difficult if you dont know how to control a vehicle on a hill. First gear, wait for vehicles to pass so you can use the whole road and concentrate. I wouldn't recommend trying this road if you have too much confidence or not enough as youll make mistakes. Brilliant views! Would 100% recommend if wanting to challenge yourself. Also... unless you have done it, once completed no one will believe you how steep it is... so try and get some pics to show family and friends of the achievement 🙂