About this road
The A591 through the heart of the Lake District: past Windermere and Ambleside, alongside Rydal Water and Grasmere, over Dunmail Raise and along the shore of Thirlmere to Keswick.
Ride notes
- Heavy tourist traffic in summer
- Cyclists and parked cars near the lakes
Green lanes near this road
14 named lanes open to motorcycles* within 5 km, about 19 km of riding, plus 59 unnamed sections you can see on the Holloway map. Worth tying into a day on this road if you're on a bike that can take them.
- Gamblesmire LaneUCR0.3 km away
- EdinboroUCR0.4 km away
- Ashes LaneUCR0.5 km away
- Dubbs RoadBOAT1.7 km away
- Old Coach RoadUCR2.5 km away
- Low GateUCR2.5 km away
- Hall LaneBOAT2.6 km away
- Garth Row LaneUCR3.3 km away
- Scar House LaneUCR4.2 km away
- Dry LaneBOAT4.2 km away
*Based on each lane's recorded designation. Legal status changes, so check each lane's current status on the Holloway map and the signs before you ride.
Fuel along the way
- Lound Road Garage, Lound Road, Kendal, LA9 7EG0.0 km in
- Plantation Bridge, Kendal, LA8 9JA5.5 km in
- Ings Services9.6 km in
- Shell, Rayrigg Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3DN13 km in
- Troutbeck Bridge Petrol Station, Troutbeck Bridge, LA23 1HS15 km in
- Hill's, Lake Road, Ambleside, LA22 0DF20 km in
Distances are measured from the Kendal end. Stations can close or keep short hours, especially in remote areas.
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More scenic roads nearby
- Kirkstone Pass6 km away
- Wrynose Pass8 km away
- Hardknott Pass14 km away
An ordinary public road: follow the signs, speed limits and any temporary closures. Road and weather conditions change, especially on high and remote roads.