Cycling’s Best Kept Secrets: 5 UK Climbs EVERY Cyclist Must Ride!

Looking for hidden road cycling gems in the UK? In this video, I reveal 5 incredible UK road climbs that every cyclist should add to their bucket list. These climbs offer a perfect mix of challenge, breathtaking scenery, and unforgettable cycling experiences, making them ideal goals for 2025 or your next adventure.

These climbs aren’t as famous as iconic road cycling routes like Hardknott Pass, Bealach Na Ba, or Great Dun Fell, but they’re just as rewarding—if not more so! If you’re tired of riding the same roads and want fresh cycling challenges, this video is for you.

By the end of this video, you’ll know:
• 5 stunning UK road cycling climbs to add to your bucket list.
• The starting locations, Strava routes, and helpful tips to conquer them.
• Why these climbs stand out as hidden treasures for road cyclists.

Whether you’re a seasoned hill climber or a cyclist looking to explore more scenic and rewarding road cycling routes in the UK, these climbs are for you.

Climbs Covered in This Video:
1. Great Orme – Llandudno, North Wales
• Why Ride It? A scenic coastal road cycling climb with incredible sea views and switchbacks. Perfect for anyone wanting a mix of challenge and beauty.
• Strava Ride: https://www.strava.com/activities/12273765610
• What3Words Start easier side: Distract Variously Dragons
• What3Words Start harder side: Quietly Shampoos Light

2. Greet Moss – Yorkshire Dales
• Why Ride It? A stunning climb through the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, showcasing the natural beauty of “God’s Country.”
• Strava Ride: https://www.strava.com/activities/12408527507
• What3Words Start for south to north: Diplomat Scrubber Conclude
• What3Words Start for north to south: Taskbar Minority Helpfully
• Related Video: https://youtu.be/ONd6PHR49pM?si=j8gwMxIp_Ol0yxAf

3. Electric Mountain – Snowdonia, North Wales
• Why Ride It? An underrated Welsh road climb with high-altitude views and smooth tarmac. Comparable to Stwlan Dam but even more spectacular.
• Strava Ride: https://www.strava.com/activities/11962279307
• What3Words Start by the lake: Mallets Verb Supper
• What3Words Start by the gate: Supper Feasting Carpeted

4. Honister Pass – Lake District
• Why Ride It? A brutal yet beautiful road cycling climb with 25%+ gradients and jaw-dropping views in the Lake District.
• Strava Ride: https://www.strava.com/activities/11056498648
• What3Words Start for Honister Pass: Spurted Sampling Digests
• What3Words Start for Whinlatters Pass: Circulate Flame Glad
• Related Video: https://youtu.be/eNE8rRl5MrQ?si=hggvfFfg-hqbMRoE

5. Arthog – Near Barmouth, Wales
• Why Ride It? The hardest road cycling climb I’ve ever ridden—outrageously steep gradients and incredible views at the top. Truly a hidden challenge for hardcore road cyclists.
• Strava Ride: https://www.strava.com/activities/12011721871
• What3Words Start for Arthog: Toggle Defeat Presides
• Related Video: https://youtu.be/68m0ceXn8Go?si=ng3Y3V901y-F1FQP

Why Watch This Video?

This video is perfect for:
• Road cyclists looking for lesser-known UK hill climbs.
• Riders tired of the same famous routes and seeking unique, scenic road cycling challenges.
• Anyone planning their 2025 cycling goals or creating a bucket list of epic UK road climbs.

These climbs will test your legs and reward you with incredible scenery and the satisfaction of conquering hidden road cycling routes in the UK.

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Time codes
0:00 – Intro
0:31 – Great Orme
2:16 – Greet Moss
3:29 – Electric Mountain
5:19 – Honister Pass
7:33 – Arthog
10:19 – Outro