Kirkby Stephen Road
A685Kendal to Church Brough · England
Distance26.4mi · 42 km
Drive time48 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
ValleyMoorland
A quiet valley run between the Lake District and the Eden Valley.
The A685 links Kendal with Brough via Tebay and Kirkby Stephen, a relaxed road through the gap between the Lakeland fells and the Howgills. It is gentle but rural, with farm traffic and small towns; an easy, scenic connector.
Where it runs
KendalStart · England
Church BroughEnd · United Kingdom
Character
Corners18bends
Tightness3of 10
Max gradient7%≈ 1-in-14
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb436 mtotal ascent
Summit350 mhighest point · 1148 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
301 m rangeKnow before you go
- Farm traffic
- Narrow village streets
- Cyclists
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