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Staveley에서 점심/커피를 즐기기 완벽한 장소

커크스톤 패스(Kirkstone Pass)는 해발 454미터(1,489피트)로 레이크 디스트릭트에서 차량 통행이 가능한 가장 높은 산길입니다. 레드 스크리스(Red Screes)와 세인트 레이븐스 에지(St Ravens Edge)에 둘러싸인 멋진 길입니다. 앰블사이드(Ambleside)를 '더 스트러글(The Struggle)'을 통해 패터데일(Patterdale)과 연결합니다. 또한 트라우트벡(Troutbeck)을 A592를 통해 패터데일과 연결하지만, 현재(2026년 5월) 산사태로 인해 폐쇄되었습니다. 펍은 훌륭하며 평일에는 보통 정오에 문을 열고, 길 건너편에 넓은 공용 주차장이 있습니다. 이곳은 다양한 트레킹을 시작하기에 좋은 출발점이 될 수 있지만, 어느 쪽 언덕을 오르기로 결정하든 시작부터 가파르고 힘든 오르막길을 경험하게 될 것입니다.

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

Another place that adds to the beauty of ambleside