Bridge House, Ambleside – Kirkstone Pass loop from Ambleside

Bridge House, Ambleside – Kirkstone Pass loop from Ambleside

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Bridge House, Ambleside – Kirkstone Pass loop from Ambleside

00:48

11.1km

410m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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: August 8, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

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1.01 km

Bridge House, Ambleside

Highlight • Bridge

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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1.10 km

Ambleside Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

1.12 km

Ambleside Wishing Well

Highlight • Monument

I have yet to be presented with Uma Thurman 😕

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1.69 km

The Struggle Climb from Ambleside

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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5.86 km

Kirkstone Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

Challenging Lake District climb with spectacular views and a pub at the top - what more could you want?!

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5.88 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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10.8 km

Ambleside Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Many tourists about, plenty of shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, souvenir shops. This is a busy place

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10.9 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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