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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.
Riding in Ambleside in numbers
- 1
- 6 km
- 6 km
- 392 m
- 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
The ride in Ambleside
Notable climbs
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%.
- 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.
