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Kirkstone Pass Inn – The Brotherswater Inn loop from Red Screes

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North West England

Kirkstone Pass Inn – The Brotherswater Inn loop from Red Screes

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riders

Kirkstone Pass Inn – The Brotherswater Inn loop from Red Screes

00:35

8.80km

280m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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17 m

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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97 m

Descent Towards Brothers Water via Kirkstone Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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4.90 km

The Brotherswater Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

A fellside pub, open every day (apart from Christmas day) and ready to welcome walkers, climbers and other outdoorsy types. Good food, beer, drinks and snacks as expected. Nice places …

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6.32 km

View of Kirkstone Pass Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you get bored because drivers are interfering with your lightning descent of Kirkstone, I suggest stopping here to take in the views. Firstly, your temper will cool. Secondly, your …

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8.29 km

Descent from Kirkstone Pass to Ullswater

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Super fast. Take care.

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8.80 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.76 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.81 km

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Tuesday 20 October

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