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Ambleside – Kirkstone Pass – A592

With an altitude of 1,489 feet the Kirkstone Pass is the Lake District’s highest pass that is open to motor traffic. It connects Ambleside in the Rothay Valley to Patterdale.

Lake District

11 miles

This road was suggested by Twitter followers Hioctane308 and shellbrown28. The Ferrari photo was kindly sent by weddingtoglakes

A great mountain road to drive, narrow and twisty and in places with 1 in 4 gradients. Brothers Water provides a picturesque view on the descent into Patterdale, and the road provides some stunning scenery.

The Kirkstone Pass Inn stands close to the summit of the pass. Formerly an important coaching inn, it now caters primarily for tourists. It is the third highest public house in England.

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