The Kirkstone Pass in the Lake District re-opens to traffic next Friday, 17 July 2026, after the major repair work following last year's landslip.
Note that due to the short notice Kendal Depot do not have the resources to run their part of the bus services over the pass, thus it is expected that the 508 bus Penrith to Patterdale to Windermere will run to an amended and reduced schedule from 20 July to that advertised- details to follow.
In May, we had rode our tandem bike from Windemere up "The Struggle" as the "easier" rode was closed for the repair work! Good to hear it's reopening. Even though the steeper route was a "struggle" we loved it. It's a beautiful Pass!
thanks for the tip, I can go and try the new management at the pub! BTW, I followed your tip for the bar on Carlisle station two weeks ago when the WCML was in crisis, every cloud has a silver lining......:)
Congratualtions to all of those who have managed to get the route repaired and reopened so quickly.
