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Holbeck Lane Ascent to Kirkstone Pass

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Holbeck Lane Ascent to Kirkstone Pass

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    July 30, 2022

    Road cycling

    This is the ascent to the Kirkstone pass used on the Fred Whitton cycle route. It's quieter than the Struggle or the main road using Holbeck Lane to climb up from Windermere to join the main Patterdale Road. Good as an ascent or descent but be careful it's fairly narrow.

    September 23, 2020

    Road cycling

    The underrated alternative way up to Kirkstone

    March 12, 2025

    Road cycling

    Steep but gets you off the main road

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    Best Road Cycling Rides to Holbeck Lane Ascent to Kirkstone Pass

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    1. Fred Whitton Challenge western loop from Grasmere — Lake District National Park

    67.8km

    03:19

    990m

    980m

    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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    Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Elevation 150 m

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

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