Kirkstone Pass – Kirkstone Pass Inn loop from Jesus Church

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Kirkstone Pass – Kirkstone Pass Inn loop from Jesus Church

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Kirkstone Pass – Kirkstone Pass Inn loop from Jesus Church

01:41

21.3km

610m

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: August 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.21 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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6.31 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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11.1 km

The Brotherswater Inn

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A fellside pub, open every day (apart from Christmas day) and ready to welcome walkers, climbers and other outdoorsy types. Good food, beer, drinks and snacks as expected. Nice places …

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14.5 km

Descent from Kirkstone Pass to Ullswater

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Super fast. Take care.

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15.0 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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15.1 km

Kirkstone Pass Climb from Troutbeck

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Kirkstone Pass at 455m is the Lake Districts highest pass open to motor vehicles (and road bikes). Connecting Ambleside to the Patterdale or Windermere to Ullswater it's a useful as …

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21.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.1 km

133 m

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.3 km