The road
The road climbs gently through the valley at first, then steepens to 1 in 4 near the top, with a sheer drop on one side. At the hause there’s a small car park by Moss Force waterfall. The descent to Buttermere is steep and twisting. There are no barriers, and very few passing places.
What usually goes wrong here
Clutches and brakes overworked on the steep sections, stalls and low-speed drops near the hause, and bikes getting stuck behind slow cars on the climb.
If you’re stuck right now
The car park at Newlands Hause is the safest place to stop. Elsewhere, get the bike tight to the side. A recovery truck can’t always reach the steepest sections, so tell us exactly where you are, and whether you’re on the Braithwaite or the Buttermere side.
Where to stop and phone signal
The small car park at Newlands Hause, by Moss Force, is the only real stopping place near the top; Buttermere village has larger car parks at the bottom. There is little or no signal in the Newlands valley, so if you break down low in the valley, Braithwaite is usually the nearer place to find signal.
- Get off the road, and get the bike off it too if you can.
- Send your location: a WhatsApp live pin, what3words, or the last landmark you passed.
- Call 07520 639867, hear the price, and we’ll send a bike-ready truck.
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FAQ
Rider questions
How long does it take to get a recovery truck to the Newlands Pass?
It depends on where the nearest available truck is and the traffic. Remote roads take longer than towns. We give you an honest estimate on the call.
What if I have no phone signal?
Walk to higher ground or the nearest village. A single bar is enough for a text or WhatsApp pin. Note the last landmark you passed.