Momentarily I felt quite emotional almost expecting myself to declare I couldn’t take anymore of this! I was very pleased I had that 26T “Granny wheel on the 1 in 4 steep part near the top!

Thanks - there was hardly any traffic when I did it, so the only excuse I have is consideration for the loved ones I would leave behind were I to wipeout at 45mph or above... Well done that man! Here the gradient is very shallow; it is a very steady start to the climb. The hardest is ‘The Struggle’ which takes the shortest route from Ambleside to Kirkstone Pass.

8 Kirkstone Pass. but no other cyclists. Get a weather forecast for: Shop for Cycling Products. There are several different ways to reach the Kirkstone pass, one of which is via The Struggle (see no. There are three different routes to the top of Kirkstone Pass, each offering there own challenges.

This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. it is like doing two really hard hill climbs one after the other.Coming down makes a tough descent, make sure you’re brakes are in good condition.From Hartsop, there is a net height gain of 267 metres  The last 2 miles are the hardest averaging 9%.From Ullswater to Kirkstone is a great climb. Height gain: 292m. Get inspired by a global community of travelers. March 20, 2014 March 24, 2014 / epicashley March 24, 2014 / epicashley

You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Kirkstone pass is the highest major road (A592) in the Lake District. From Windermere: Distance: 4km.

You've come up the steepest side there as well, so well done, it's a fabulous pass too.50 mph on the descent would be seriously scary - 'cos most cars are only doing 30 - 35, and it's a tadge narrow for overtaking. It is tough but easier than from Ambleside.From Windermere to Kirkstone pass is the longest and shallowest climb.You can begin this climb right from the foot of Windermere Lake. I remember as I started to climb up out of Orton on the B6260 it was unexpectedly steep and I was feeling tired. Pleasantly warm, just a very slight breeze and sunny, cloudy skies made it perfect.I ascended from Ullswater, a steady climb which can be seen in the above photograph. But, it is pretty hard due to the gradient and length. As you leave Ullswater, you pass through the village of Patterdale. fantastic drive, run or cycle route from Ambleside.

It is also a nice road surface on the main A592From Troutbeck, the climb becomes progressively steeper. MORE ROUTES NEARBY. I took the road to Windermere and the best bit were the corners which brought out the best in my bike’s handling. The hardest is ‘The Struggle’ which takes the shortest route from Ambleside to Kirkstone Pass. … 12:10. The other two ways, on the main road (A592) are less steep, but make good long challenging climbs.From Ambleside, the road soon becomes very steep around swooping corners. By continuing to browse the site, you agree to the use of cookies. 0 comments. The hardest section is near the top, where the nice easy gradient gives way to a couple of km of 12-13%.It makes a nice descent.

… 32 views. They can only descend the sharp hairpins quite slowly.A really scenic climb, the maximum gradient on this climb is 16%, there are several  hairpins and places for recovery. Kirkstone Pass had to be part of the list simply because it’s the Lake District’s highest pass open to traffic, and here we’re focussing on the A592 road starting from Lake Windermere. Distance: Using the journey-planner. To alter the …