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The climbs of the Lake District tend to be steeper, so you can't just let go of the brakes in the way you can in the high mountains. Are you someone who's on the brakes all the time, or do you tend to carry more speed and only brake when you need to?
I'd risk it myself, it's not like you'll be racing so if the rims get hot you can always stop and take in the scenery whilst they cool down.