Kirkstone Pass – Bridge House, Ambleside loop from Hugill

Kirkstone Pass – Bridge House, Ambleside loop from Hugill

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Kirkstone Pass – Bridge House, Ambleside loop from Hugill

02:04

33.8km

900m

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: September 24, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.35 km

View from Mislet Brow

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Worth the steady climb up from Ings for a view over the lakes

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5.85 km

Kirkstone Pass Climb from Troutbeck

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Kirkstone Pass at 455m is the Lake Districts highest pass open to motor vehicles (and road bikes). Connecting Ambleside to the Patterdale or Windermere to Ullswater it's a useful as …

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12.1 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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12.1 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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12.2 km

The Struggle Climb from Ambleside

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A long and steep climb, often featured in professional road races in the area, such as the Tour of Britain and the Fred Whitton Sportive. At 2.8 miles long it …

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16.9 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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