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Kirkstone Pass – Bridge House, Ambleside loop from Red Screes

Kirkstone Pass – Bridge House, Ambleside loop from Red Screes

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Kirkstone Pass – Bridge House, Ambleside loop from Red Screes

01:23

18.6km

700m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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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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602 m

Descent from Kirkstone Pass to Ullswater

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Super fast. Take care.

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2.56 km

View of Kirkstone Pass Hills

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If you get bored because drivers are interfering with your lightning descent of Kirkstone, I suggest stopping here to take in the views. Firstly, your temper will cool. Secondly, your …

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4.45 km

Descent Towards Brothers Water via Kirkstone Pass

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One of the best descents in the Lake District. Passing the Kirstone Pass Inn on your right, head towards Patterdale and enjoy some spectacular views. A little 'technical' at the top so take care.

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8.82 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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8.93 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 …

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13.7 km

Bridge House, Ambleside

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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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18.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.33 km

9.14 km

107 m

Surfaces

18.5 km

107 m

< 100 m

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Kirkstone Pass – Bridge House, Ambleside loop from Red Screes

Kirkstone Pass

Descent from Kirkstone Pass to Ullswater

View of Kirkstone Pass Hills

Descent Towards Brothers Water via Kirkstone Pass

Kirkstone Pass Inn

The Struggle Climb from Ambleside

Bridge House, Ambleside

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