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Kirkstone Pass Inn – Kirkstone Pass loop from Patterdale

Kirkstone Pass Inn – Kirkstone Pass loop from Patterdale

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Kirkstone Pass Inn – Kirkstone Pass loop from Patterdale

01:04

20.4km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.45 km

Bridgend Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Here is a small P, right next to the bus stop. On sunny days in season, locals and guests also park the bus stop. From here you can start hiking in all directions, e.g. Place Fell or Fairfield or Helvellyn.

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3.91 km

View of Angle Tarn

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View from Patterdale

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5.82 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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10.2 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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10.2 km

Kirkstone Pass

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Challenging Lake District climb with spectacular views and a pub at the top - what more could you want?!

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10.7 km

Descent from Kirkstone Pass to Ullswater

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Super fast. Take care.

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12.7 km

View of Kirkstone Pass Hills

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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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18.5 km

Patterdale Village

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At the base of Kirkstone pass

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20.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

199 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.4 km

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

17°C

11°C

69 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Kirkstone Pass Inn – Kirkstone Pass loop from Patterdale

Bridgend Stone Bridge

View of Angle Tarn

Descent Towards Brothers Water via Kirkstone Pass

Kirkstone Pass Inn

Kirkstone Pass

Descent from Kirkstone Pass to Ullswater

View of Kirkstone Pass Hills

Patterdale Village

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