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Bridge House, Ambleside – Kirkstone Pass loop from Ambleside

Bridge House, Ambleside – Kirkstone Pass loop from Ambleside

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Bridge House, Ambleside – Kirkstone Pass loop from Ambleside

00:48

11.1km

410m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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Parking

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1.01 km

Bridge House, Ambleside

Highlight • Bridge

Ambleside is the quintessential Lake District town. Buzzing with the comings and goings of excited families, hikers and sightseers, there's a real atmosphere to the place.

In the town are …

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1.10 km

Ambleside Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

1.12 km

Ambleside Wishing Well

Highlight • Monument

I have yet to be presented with Uma Thurman 😕

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1.69 km

The Struggle Climb from Ambleside

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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 …

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5.86 km

Kirkstone Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

Challenging Lake District climb with spectacular views and a pub at the top - what more could you want?!

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5.88 km

Kirkstone Pass Inn

Highlight • Rest Area

Up here, in good weather, you can enjoy the view over a good ale or just like that. The P is free. It is only asked for a donation.

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10.8 km

Ambleside Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Many tourists about, plenty of shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, souvenir shops. This is a busy place

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10.9 km

Alpkit Ambleside Outdoor Store

Highlight • Rest Area

Welcome to Alpkit Ambleside! Come in and make yourself comfy, grab a cuppa, read a magazine, refill your water bottle, and take a look round the store.

This is our …

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11.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.40 km

1.41 km

226 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

16°C

11°C

47 %

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Bridge House, Ambleside – Kirkstone Pass loop from Ambleside

Bridge House, Ambleside

Ambleside Market Square

Ambleside Wishing Well

The Struggle Climb from Ambleside

Kirkstone Pass

Kirkstone Pass Inn

Ambleside Town Centre

Alpkit Ambleside Outdoor Store

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