B6277 is said to be the highest B-road in Britain

Located in historic County Durham, England, the paved B6277 is said to be the highest B-road in Britain.

B6277 Road

How high is the B6277 Road?

Set high in the northern part of the country, in the North Pennines range, the road tops out at 599m (1,965ft) above sea level. It's one of the highest roads in the country.

How long is the B6277 Road?

The road is totally paved. It's a heavily undulating road, so expect sections that are significantly steep. The road is 50.69 km (31.5 miles) long, running north-south from Alston, a town in Cumbria within the civil parish of Alston Moor, to Barnard Castle, a market town in Teesdale, County Durham.

Is the B6277 Road worth the drive?

The drive is very scenic, and along the way, you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views across the Pennines. The landscape around is incredibly bleak yet strikingly beautiful.

 

 

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