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Bridge House, Ambleside – Kirkstone Pass loop from Red Screes

Bridge House, Ambleside – Kirkstone Pass loop from Red Screes

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5.0

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Bridge House, Ambleside – Kirkstone Pass loop from Red Screes

00:47

10.5km

410m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Waypoints

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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132 m

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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4.91 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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5.26 km

St Mary's Church, Ambleside

Highlight • Historical Site

There is not much more to see than this house on the bridge

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5.58 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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10.4 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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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.72 km

394 m

188 m

150 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

31°C

16°C

41 %

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Bridge House, Ambleside – Kirkstone Pass loop from Red Screes

Kirkstone Pass Inn

The Struggle Climb from Ambleside

Ambleside Town Centre

St Mary's Church, Ambleside

Bridge House, Ambleside

Kirkstone Pass

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