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Bridge House, Ambleside – Kirkstone Pass loop from Red Screes

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North West England

Bridge House, Ambleside – Kirkstone Pass loop from Red Screes

Moderate

5.0

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69

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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: August 21, 2026

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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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132 m

The Struggle Climb from Ambleside

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A long and steep climb, often featured in professional road races in the area, such as the Tour of Britain and the Fred Whitton Sportive. At 2.8 miles long it …

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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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6

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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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.72 km

394 m

188 m

150 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

< 100 m

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Monday 12 October

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7°C

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