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View of Windermere – Garburn Pass loop from Kentmere

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North West England

View of Windermere – Garburn Pass loop from Kentmere

Hard

27

runners

View of Windermere – Garburn Pass loop from Kentmere

03:04

23.1km

930m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.80 km

Garburn Pass

Highlight • Trail

Great running / hiking route. Loose rocks but makes these more remote valleys accessible

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2

4.18 km

Garburn Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

the Garburn road is a rocky track ascending from Troutbeck towards Kentmere. It's gradient is never too steep and offers solid ground under foot, meaning it's a good choice to gain height quickly without having to stop to walk!

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3

7.49 km

View of Lake Windermere

Highlight • Lake

4

9.77 km

View of Windermere from Jenkin Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fabulous views on Windermere, best visited on a clear day. The hike is not too difficult, but requires sturdy footwear.

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5

9.79 km

Jenkin Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

Probably best when the trees are bare but still lovely all year

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10.3 km

Skelghyll Woods

Forest

7

11.6 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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8

15.3 km

View of Windermere

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are fine views down over Windermere from here at the junction of Hundreds Road track. You can see most of its entire length, surrounded by the lush green Lake …

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9

18.5 km

Garburn Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Debate has long raged as to whether it's better to ride the Garburn Pass from Kentmere to Troutbeck or vice versa. The trail is much steeper on the Kentmere side; …

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B

23.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

3.67 km

1.98 km

845 m

465 m

105 m

Surfaces

8.91 km

4.82 km

4.28 km

3.79 km

1.20 km

118 m

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