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Kirkstone Pass – Kirkstone Pass Inn loop from Burneside

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Kirkstone Pass – Kirkstone Pass Inn loop from Burneside

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Kirkstone Pass – Kirkstone Pass Inn loop from Burneside

05:43

85.4km

1,240m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.83 km

Bench With a View of Kendal Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is where the NCN leaves the A road and follows the lovely gentle lanes into Kendal. There’s a bench to enjoy the views and have snacks.

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4.88 km

Hawkshead Shed Café & Bakery

Highlight • Restaurant

Great bakery, great coffee - a few seats inside but more outside. Artisan bread, croissant, pastries as well as pies, and sandwiches. Open 07:30-17:00 Monday-Friday; 07:30-17:30 Saturday-Sunday.

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4.94 km

Wheelbase Bike Shop & Café

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Great shop. Lots of bikes. Also there is a toilet for customers inside the shop and a tap at the back for washing bikes. All they ask for is a …

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10.5 km

Bishop Plantation

Forest

13.8 km

Jennyscar Wood

Forest

19.9 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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19.9 km

Kirkstone Pass Inn

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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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29.6 km

View of Ullswater Near Glenridding

Highlight • Viewpoint

42.1 km

View of the Boathouse on Ullswater

Highlight • Viewpoint

Iconic view down Ullswater! If your up early you might get the rising most of your lucky 🙏

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80.8 km

River Sprint

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The River Sprint rises high on Harter Fell and flows into the River Kent just south of Burneside. The first two miles of the river feature a series of spectacular …

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85.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.6 km

33.0 km

3.31 km

2.11 km

279 m

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

74.2 km

8.99 km

1.99 km

278 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Tuesday 28 July

20°C

15°C

44 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Kirkstone Pass – Kirkstone Pass Inn loop from Burneside

Bench With a View of Kendal Countryside

Hawkshead Shed Café & Bakery

Wheelbase Bike Shop & Café

Kirkstone Pass

Kirkstone Pass Inn

View of Ullswater Near Glenridding

View of the Boathouse on Ullswater

River Sprint

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