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Kirkstone Pass Inn – Kirkstone Pass loop from Watermillock

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Kirkstone Pass Inn – Kirkstone Pass loop from Watermillock

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Kirkstone Pass Inn – Kirkstone Pass loop from Watermillock

04:46

69.1km

1,170m

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: March 21, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

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10.1 km

View of Ullswater Near Glenridding

Highlight • Viewpoint

19.8 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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19.9 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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30.4 km

View of Lake Windermere

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31.2 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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33.9 km

Jennyscar Wood

Forest

49.3 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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69.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.3 km

12.7 km

2.36 km

1.95 km

921 m

Surfaces

67.5 km

1.14 km

492 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Kirkstone Pass Inn – Kirkstone Pass loop from Watermillock

View of Ullswater Near Glenridding

Kirkstone Pass Inn

The Struggle Climb from Ambleside

View of Lake Windermere

Troutbeck Village

Kirkstone Pass

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