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Ambleside Inn

Staveleyでのランチ/コーヒーに最適な休憩場所

カークストーン・パスは、標高454メートル（1,489フィート）で、湖水地方で車両が通行可能な最も高い山道です。レッド・スクリーズとセント・レイヴンズ・エッジに挟まれた、見事なパスです。アンブルサイドから「ザ・ストラグル」を経由してパターデールを結んでいます。また、A592号線でトラウトベックとパターデールを結んでいますが、こちらは現在（2026年5月）地滑りのため閉鎖されています。パブは素晴らしく、通常は平日の正午に開店し、道の向かい側には大きな公共駐車場があります。ここは様々なトレッキングの素晴らしい出発点となり得ますが、どちらの山腹を登ることにしても、最初は急で険しい登りが待っています。

All I can say is, it's spectacular and challenging by car, bike, or motorcycle! Just be careful, the road is narrow, and unfortunately, there are always some crazy people who think they're the only ones on the road! Don't stress, bring plenty of water, and enjoy the outdoors! But it's not called "STRUGGLE" for nothing!

Plenty of places to grab some food and buy some hiking gear or shoes for your doggo

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, leaving Brothers Water shimmering beside you, settle into a steady rhythm; much of this scenic climb averages around 5-6%. Soak in the beautiful Lake District views opening up down the Patterdale valley behind you. While known as the 'easier' side compared to The Struggle, don't underestimate the final sections. Experience the gradient kicking up noticeably steeper, potentially into double digits at 10-12%, demanding a final hard effort as you approach the famous Kirkstone Pass Inn perched high at the summit. Feel the landscape become more exposed as you gain height, finishing this classic, rewarding Lakeland ascent.

The church dates from the 16th century. Just across the road from the church is the village hall which is one of the few places you can park in the village. There is a honesty box for the car park fee with a suggested payment of £3.00. There are very few places so as stated above get their early.

A good place place to stop for a pint after walking