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a Beauty Spot in the town of Ambleside, in the county of Cumbria

About Kirkstone Pass

Kirkstone Pass in the Lake District is famous for its iconic view on the road to Ullswater from the town of Ambleside. There is an Inn at the top which dates from 1496AD and was once an important coaching inn.
The name of the Kirkstone Pass derives from 'The Kirkstone' which is a stone that stands on the roadside of the A592, near the inn, and its silhouette resembles a church steeple, which is what 'kirk' means in old Norse language.

The Kirkstone pass is the Lake District's highest pass that is open to motor traffic and has an altitude of 1,489 feet.

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Ambleside (844 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria

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