Cycling in Ambleside

Cycling from Ambleside features a steep 5.1 km climb to Kirkstone Pass with an average gradient of 7.7% reaching 450 m altitude.

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Riding in Ambleside in numbers

Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.

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Route: 6 km
In total: 6 km
Longest ride: 392 m
Most climbing

Surface: Paved almost throughout
Roads: 27% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
High point: 450 m on Kirkstone Pass from Ambleside
Climbs: 1 named climb
Bail-outs: A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route

When to ride in Ambleside

Typical conditions by month, 2015–2024 reanalysis. Bars run from the average daily low to high.

Best months: Jun to Sep.

6°2°J18

7°2°F18

9°3°M18

11°4°A13

15°8°M15

18°11°J17

18°12°J19

18°12°A20

16°11°S17

13°8°O18

9°5°N18

8°4°D20

BestFineHard goingRain days per month under each bar · typical wind 20 km/h from the SW

The ride in Ambleside

Road · From the map · United Kingdom
Kirkstone Pass from Ambleside
Ambleside
6 km392 m ↑EasyGPX

Notable climbs

Red Screes5.1 km · 7.7% · 391 m

Cycling guide to Ambleside

Ambleside offers cycling routes focused on climbing, notably a 6.4 km ride to Kirkstone Pass. This ride begins in Ambleside and features a significant climb of 5.1 km gaining 391 m in height. The route is mostly paved, with only 3% gravel or unpaved surface. Riders will cover 1.7 km on main roads without cycle lanes and face the longest service-free stretch of 5.5 km. There are three railway stations near the route, providing access points for transport. This route climbs to a top height of 450 m and reaches a maximum gradient of 13.7%.

Terrain: The terrain from Ambleside up to Kirkstone Pass is mountainous with a sustained climb of 5.1 km averaging 7.7%. The maximum gradient reaches 13.7%, with the highest point at 450 m.