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Bridge House, Ambleside – Kirkstone Pass loop from Lakes

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Bridge House, Ambleside – Kirkstone Pass loop from Lakes

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Bridge House, Ambleside – Kirkstone Pass loop from Lakes

01:41

22.2km

530m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 237 m for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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271 m

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Because of the poems of Wordsworth, I drove to the LD.
So go in and then hike.

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401 m

Dove Cottage — William Wordsworth’s Home

Highlight • Historical Site

Dove Cottage offers an intimate look at the life of William Wordsworth. It was here that many of his finest poems were created, often inspired by the detailed descriptions of …

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1.23 km

Bannerigg

Forest

4.02 km

Quiet road between Rydal and Ambleside

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The inner city of Ambleside is very crowded. Since the bike path offers a really good alternative.

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7.27 km

Bridge House, Ambleside

Highlight • Bridge

Ambleside is the quintessential Lake District town. Buzzing with the comings and goings of excited families, hikers and sightseers, there's a real atmosphere to the place.

In the town are …

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7.44 km

Push Cartel Cycle Atelier

Highlight • Cycleway

Since our founding in 2013, our ethos has always been that of a tastefully specified, and perfectly fitted bespoke build. Ridden with great friends in stunning locations. The bespoke cycle …

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7.90 km

The Struggle Climb from Ambleside

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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 …

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12.1 km

Kirkstone Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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12.1 km

Kirkstone Pass Inn

Highlight • Rest Area

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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22.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

6.90 km

1.92 km

585 m

182 m

131 m

Surfaces

21.4 km

830 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

17°C

11°C

19 %

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Bridge House, Ambleside – Kirkstone Pass loop from Lakes

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum

Dove Cottage — William Wordsworth’s Home

Quiet road between Rydal and Ambleside

Bridge House, Ambleside

Push Cartel Cycle Atelier

The Struggle Climb from Ambleside

Kirkstone Pass

Kirkstone Pass Inn

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