Pictures of Kirkstone Pass
in the town of Ambleside, in the county of Cumbria
About Kirkstone Pass
The Lake District's highest mountain pass open to motor traffic at an altitude of 1,489 feet (454 m). Along the pass can be found the Kirkstone Pass Inn. It is the third highest public house in England and dates from 1496AD
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Recommended attractions near Kirkstone Pass
| Brothers Water | (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Dove Cottage | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Wray Castle | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Haweswater | (5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Lake District National Park | (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Tarn Hows | (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Langdale Pikes | (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Lake Windermere | (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Hill Top | (8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Blackwell - The Arts & Crafts House | (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction S) | Pictures |
All attractions in CumbriaComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Kirkstone Pass
Ambleside in the county of Cumbria (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction SW)
Ambleside, meaning "Shieling" or summer pasture by the riverbank, lies next to the northern shore of Lake Windermere. A busy victorian town ideal as a base when visiting the Lake District
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Patterdale in the county of Cumbria (4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction N)
The village of Patterdale is a well known vantage point at the head of Ulleswater, close to Brotherswater.
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Grasmere in the county of Cumbria (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction W)
This tiny stone village is beautifully set between the tranquil waters of Grasmere Lake and the jagged heights of Helm Crag and Nab Scar
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Glenridding in the county of Cumbria (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction N)
Glenridding lies in a beautiful area on the south-west side of Ullswater.
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Elterwater in the county of Cumbria (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction SW)
Elterwater is barely 200ft above sea level, it is picturesquely set beneath the glories of the Langdale Pikes
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Windermere in the county of Cumbria (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction S)
Lake Windermere is England's largest lake, and one of it's most popular with visitors. It is 10.5 miles long and approx 1 mile...
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Martindale in the county of Cumbria (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction N)
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Little Langdale in the county of Cumbria (6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction SW)
Little Langdale is a delightful hamlet in a hauntingly beautiful area lying above the Furness Fells.
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Ullswater in the county of Cumbria (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction N)
Ullswater is considered by many to be the lake districts most beautiful lake. It is 7.5 miles of pure beauty, and as you approach...
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Hawkshead in the county of Cumbria (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction SW)
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All towns in CumbriaComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Windermere Station | (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction S) |
| Staveley Station | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction SE) |
| M6 Junction 39 | (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction E) |
| M6 Junction 38 | (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction E) |
| Blackpool Airport | (48.7 miles, 78.3 km, direction S) |
| Teesside International Airport | (60.1 miles, 96.7 km, direction E) |
| Kirkstone Pass to London | (236.0 miles, 379.7 km, direction SE) |
Accommodation & Hotels near Kirkstone Pass
| Hotel Name |
| Best Western Ambleside Salutation Hotel | (3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction SW) |
| Churchill Hotel | (3.6 miles, 5.7 km, direction SW) |
| Lakes Lodge | (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction SW) |
| Cherry Garth | (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction SW) |
| Rothay Garden Country House Hotel | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction W) |
| Patterdale Hotel | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction N) |
| Regent By The Lake | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction SW) |
| The Waterside Hotel Grasmere | (4.1 miles, 6.7 km, direction W) |
| Lake House | (4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction SW) |
| Red Lion Hotel | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction W) |
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