Kirkstone Pass
A592Troutbeck Bridge to Glenridding · England
Distance11.8mi · 19 km
Drive time26 minon the road
DifficultyDemanding
MountainLakes
The highest pass open to traffic in the Lake District, between Windermere and Ullswater.
The A592 over Kirkstone is the highest Lakeland pass open to cars, linking Windermere with Patterdale and Ullswater past the old Kirkstone Pass Inn. The 'Struggle' approach is steep; take the hairpins slowly and watch for walkers.
Where it runs
Troutbeck BridgeStart · England
GlenriddingEnd · United Kingdom
Character
Corners18bends
Tightness7of 10
Max gradient20%≈ 1-in-5
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb395 mtotal ascent
Summit467 mhighest point · 1532 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
381 m rangeKnow before you go
- Steep gradients and hairpins
- Walkers and parked cars
- Closes in snow
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