The Top 12 Mountain Passes around Bampton
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Bampton and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 1, 2025
Grisedale Tarn is in an atmospheric setting high in the mountains at the head of three valleys. According to folklore, a battle was fought in 945AD between the Saxon King …
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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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Kirkstone Pass is the Lake District's highest pass that is open to motor vehicles, with an altitude of 454 metres (1,489 feet). It connects Ambleside in the Rothay Valley to …
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Starting the Kirkstone Pass climb from the Hartsop direction on the A592, prepare for a long, sustained ascent rather than an immediate shock to the system. As you pedal south, …
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For travellers on foot between Ambleside and Ullswater, the Scandale Pass is a much wilder and quieter option than joining the cars struggling up the Kirkstone Pass.
Four paths meet …
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