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Troutbeck Village – Kirkstone Pass loop from Burneside

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Troutbeck Village – Kirkstone Pass loop from Burneside

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Troutbeck Village – Kirkstone Pass loop from Burneside

06:06

92.0km

1,290m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.83 km

Bench With a View of Kendal Countryside

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This is where the NCN leaves the A road and follows the lovely gentle lanes into Kendal. There’s a bench to enjoy the views and have snacks.

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10.2 km

Bishop Plantation

Forest

13.5 km

Jennyscar Wood

Forest

15.1 km

Troutbeck Village

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An idyllic mountain village with magnificent views of the fells above the Gelichnamigen creek.

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22.2 km

The Struggle Climb from Ambleside

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Made famous by Wiggins in theTour of Britain when he got of to run with his bike- this was more a cheeky nod to Froome's jog on the Tour de France rather than due to steepness but its still a toughy

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26.4 km

Kirkstone Pass

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Challenging Lake District climb with spectacular views and a pub at the top - what more could you want?!

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26.4 km

Kirkstone Pass Inn

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Up here, in good weather, you can enjoy the view over a good ale or just like that. The P is free. It is only asked for a donation.

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36.1 km

View of Ullswater Near Glenridding

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48.6 km

View of the Boathouse on Ullswater

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Iconic view down Ullswater! If your up early you might get the rising most of your lucky 🙏

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87.4 km

The River Sprint rises high on Harter Fell and flows into the River Kent just south of Burneside. The first two miles of the river feature a series of spectacular water falls, before it enters Longsleddale valley, where it is joined by many streams, or becks as they're known locally.

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92.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.7 km

41.0 km

3.33 km

1.93 km

679 m

297 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

83.9 km

5.27 km

1.99 km

675 m

167 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

30°C

16°C

49 %

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Troutbeck Village – Kirkstone Pass loop from Burneside

Bench With a View of Kendal Countryside

Troutbeck Village

The Struggle Climb from Ambleside

Kirkstone Pass

Kirkstone Pass Inn

View of Ullswater Near Glenridding

View of the Boathouse on Ullswater

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