Kirkstone Pass / The Struggle

[C.J]

I was gifted a two-night break from work to use anywhere in the UK, so inspired by @Rob 's yearly Lakes topics, I decided to go there.

Stayed in Ambleside (you have to try The Apple Pie cafe), but visited Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere (went to The World of Beatrix Potter), Ullswater, Keswick and Backbarrow (visited the Lakeland Motor Museum). Managed to do a lot, but having a 12month old means being up early enough to make the most of every day.

I won't bore you with the family/touristy photos, but there was one road I had to do, the Kirkstone Pass. I was in the car at 8am, it was empty, and within 2 minutes was here:

Here's a sneak peak of the museum:

And one of my wife and son, enjoying the sunset over Windermere lake:

 

[ColinG]

Stunning pics mate, right on my doorstep as well! it really is an unbelievable part of the world.

 

[Craig]

Amazing pics. I love the lakes. Will have to go when the weather gets better

 

[JD]

Patterdale is where my parents have a house, so right round the corner. An utterly stunning part of the world!

 

[Breamy]

Love the kirkstone pass, going down it on a mountain take was an experience!

 

[Lal B3N]

Nice one!

Its awesome just going out for a blast on them roads when I feel like it. You forget how good they are when you live near them.

 

[Stefan.]

Went there end of feb for my bday

Loved it!

Beautiful place

 

[daveski]

Cycled up 'The Struggle' last year. Beautiful part of the world.

 

[Ian_182]

Fair play that looks lovely.

And yes @daveski every time I see pics of hills now I just want to peddle up them.

 

[Pint]

I stumbled upon the kirkstone pass when I visited the lakes. Beautiful place.
Hoping to go back in July.