Cam High Road Is the Highest Road in England Outside of the North Pennines

Cam High Road is a narrow mountain road located in North Yorkshire, in England. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

Cam High Road

Is Cam High Road paved?

The road is challenging, with very narrow parts. It features both paved and gravel sections. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended to complete the drive. With brutally steep sections, reaching a maximum gradient of 16% on some ramps, the drive is not for beginners.

How long is Cam High Road?

The road is 13.03 km (8.1 miles) long, running from Bainbridge, a village in the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire, towards Pennine Way.

How high is Cam High Road?

Located within Yorkshire Dales National Park, it’s said to be Yorkshire’s highest road, peaking at 589 m (1,932 ft) above sea level. It’s England’s highest cycling climb outside of the North Pennines.

 

 

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