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The Struggle Climb from Ambleside

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The Struggle Climb from Ambleside

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    Location: Lakes, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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    May 15, 2020

    Road cycling

    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 France rather than due to steepness but its still a toughy

    September 10, 2018

    Road cycling

    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 …

    September 3, 2022

    Cycling

    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 Patterdale in the Ullswater valley, with a gradient of 1 in 4 in places. Beautiful views to Brothers Water on the descent into Patterdale.

    The Kirkstone Pass Inn, formerly an important coaching inn, is England's theird highest pub and stands close to the summit of the pass.

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    1. Blencathra, Castlerigg & Ullswater loop from Penrith — Lake District National Park

    90.1km

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    1,150m

    1,150m

    Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Distance 4.10 km

    Uphill 330 m

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