Photo's taken today at Hardknott and Wrynose pass, sorry the reflector on the camera has a bit of dust on it. But it will give you an idea of what to expect. Also the weather took a turn for the worse and it went overcast.
I would say if you feel comfortable riding your bike up steep inclines and are able to put your feet down hold the bike on the rear brake and then let the clutch out to go up hills you will be fine.
I think I may struggle if Margaret wants to come, but that is something I will have to try I think as she is looking forward to it, her sister used to live just round the corner and she was up on these hills a great deal of her younger years!!
Hardknott and Wrynose Pass