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Clappersgate kirkstone mattersdale whinlatter honister

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July 28, 2020

Clappersgate kirkstone mattersdale whinlatter honister

Hard

04:30

134km

29.8km/h

2,280m

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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.9 km for 316 m

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5.12 km

Holbeck Lane Ascent to Kirkstone Pass

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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 …

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6.58 km

Troutbeck Village

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An idyllic mountain village with magnificent views of the fells above the Gelichnamigen creek.

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8.35 km

Kirkstone Pass Climb from Troutbeck

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Kirkstone Pass at 455m is the Lake Districts highest pass open to motor vehicles (and road bikes). Connecting Ambleside to the Patterdale or Windermere to Ullswater it's a useful as …

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14.0 km

Descent from Kirkstone Pass to Ullswater

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Super fast. Take care.

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14.4 km

Descent Towards Brothers Water via Kirkstone Pass

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One of the best descents in the Lake District. Passing the Kirstone Pass Inn on your right, head towards Patterdale and enjoy some spectacular views. A little 'technical' at the top so take care.

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35.2 km

Watermillock Climb

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Over 20% from either side - the descent heading North is sublime. A really tough road.

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63.8 km

Whinlatter Pass Climb from Braithwaite

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One of the best climbs in the area. A steady climb on forest lined roads up to the Whinlatter vistor centre. A good challenge but not as murderous as Honister …

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77.7 km

Crummock Water

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Buttermere is the highest up the valley or most easterly. Next is Crummock Water which is the longest of the three lakes in the Buttermere valley. It's managed by the …

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87.7 km

Honister Pass Climb from Gatesgarth

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Imposing and consistently steep, with the hardest stretch near the top and a long stretch of rising road beforehand that will start to tax you before you even reach the climb proper

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118 km

Thirlmere Balcony Road

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A beautiful quiet alternative to the busy A-road on the opposite side of the reservoir. Runs to the west of Thirlmere.

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134 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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93.4 km

34.0 km

4.21 km

1.16 km

1.10 km

328 m

Surfaces

91.6 km

41.8 km

404 m

337 m

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Clappersgate kirkstone mattersdale whinlatter honister

Holbeck Lane Ascent to Kirkstone Pass

Troutbeck Village

Kirkstone Pass Climb from Troutbeck

Descent from Kirkstone Pass to Ullswater

Descent Towards Brothers Water via Kirkstone Pass

Watermillock Climb

Whinlatter Pass Climb from Braithwaite

Crummock Water

Honister Pass Climb from Gatesgarth

Thirlmere Balcony Road

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