Ambleside to Coniston
A593Ambleside to Westmorland and Furness · England
Distance7.5mi · 12.1 km
Drive time15 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
MountainLakes
A classic Lake District road between Ambleside and Coniston.
The A593 links Ambleside and Coniston through the heart of the Lake District, past Skelwith and beneath the Langdale fells. Narrow and busy in season but beautiful; watch for walkers, stone walls close to the road, and slow tourist traffic.
Where it runs
AmblesideStart · England
Westmorland and FurnessEnd · United Kingdom
Character
Corners24bends
Tightness5of 10
Max gradient7%≈ 1-in-14
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb242 mtotal ascent
Summit168 mhighest point · 551 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
124 m rangeKnow before you go
- Walkers and tourist traffic
- Stone walls close to the road
- Narrow in places
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