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The Struggle Hill Climb – Patterdale Village loop from Aira Force

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North West England

The Struggle Hill Climb – Patterdale Village loop from Aira Force

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5.0

(2)

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The Struggle Hill Climb – Patterdale Village loop from Aira Force

03:06

58.7km

1,070m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.10 km

Ullswater at Glencoyne Bay

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Ullswater is the second largest lake in the Lake District. The main road runs around to it's west and offers a great ride and good views with plenty of places to stop for a snack or a rest.

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2

9.66 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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14.0 km

Kirkstone Pass

Mountain Pass

4

14.3 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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5

23.6 km

Holbeck Lane Ascent to Kirkstone Pass

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This is the ascent to the Kirkstone pass used on the Fred Whitton cycle route. It's quieter than the Struggle or the main road using Holbeck Lane to climb up …

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27.8 km

Jennyscar Wood

Forest

7

30.9 km

Sun Hill Climb

Highlight • Climb

Horrible little climb up from the main road at Troutbeck to the back road

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8

39.4 km

The Struggle Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

its tough at the bottom and the top heading towards Kirsktone pub but the middle section offers some great views and is somewhat easier.

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9

45.1 km

Descent from Kirkstone Pass to Ullswater

Highlight • Viewpoint

Super fast. Take care.

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10

52.9 km

Patterdale Village

Highlight • Settlement

At the base of Kirkstone pass

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B

58.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.8 km

14.1 km

1.90 km

919 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.5 km

201 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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