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View of Lake Windermere – Garburn Pass loop from Kentmere

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View of Lake Windermere – Garburn Pass loop from Kentmere

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View of Lake Windermere – Garburn Pass loop from Kentmere

03:03

23.1km

930m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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Parking

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1.80 km

Garburn Pass

Highlight • Trail

Great running / hiking route. Loose rocks but makes these more remote valleys accessible

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4.18 km

the Garburn road is a rocky track ascending from Troutbeck towards Kentmere. It's gradient is never too steep and offers solid ground under foot, meaning it's a good choice to gain height quickly without having to stop to walk!

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7.49 km

View of Lake Windermere

Highlight • Lake

9.76 km

View of Windermere from Jenkin Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fabulous views on Windermere, best visited on a clear day. The hike is not too difficult, but requires sturdy footwear.

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9.79 km

Jenkin Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

Probably best when the trees are bare but still lovely all year

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10.3 km

Skelghyll Woods

Forest

11.6 km

Alpkit Ambleside Outdoor Store

Highlight • Rest Area

Welcome to Alpkit Ambleside! Come in and make yourself comfy, grab a cuppa, read a magazine, refill your water bottle, and take a look round the store.

This is our …

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18.5 km

Garburn Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Debate has long raged as to whether it's better to ride the Garburn Pass from Kentmere to Troutbeck or vice versa. The trail is much steeper on the Kentmere side; …

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23.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

3.61 km

1.97 km

781 m

467 m

139 m

Surfaces

8.96 km

4.80 km

4.31 km

3.69 km

1.19 km

147 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 30 June

18°C

10°C

74 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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View of Lake Windermere – Garburn Pass loop from Kentmere

Garburn Pass

Garburn Road

View of Lake Windermere

View of Windermere from Jenkin Crag

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