Lake District Walks | Kirkstone Pass, Red Screes, Middle Dodd, Little Hart Crag, High Hartsop Dodd

Join Neil on a classic Lake District walk starting from the small car park near the summit of Kirkstone Pass, one of the UK’s highest and most scenic mountain roads. This hike tackles the steep climb up Red Screes before continuing over Middle Dodd, Little Hart Crag, and High Hartsop Dodd.

Along the route we encounter lambs in the spring fields, a glimpse of a Romano-British settlement, some words from William Wordsworth, and even a near-miss with dehydration!

About the Route

Start point: Kirkstone Pass summit car park
Highlights: Red Screes summit views, ridge walk to Little Hart Crag & High Hartsop Dodd
Difficulty: Steep initial climb, moderate overall
Maps: OS Explorer OL7 – English Lakes (South Eastern area)

About Kirkstone Pass

At 454m, Kirkstone Pass is the highest pass in the English Lake District that is open to motor traffic. Connecting Ambleside and Patterdale, it offers some of the most dramatic driving and walking scenery in Cumbria. Once home to the famous Kirkstone Pass Inn (closed as of May 2025), the pass is often listed among the most beautiful places in the world for its views and photo opportunities.

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Ordnance Survey maps used with permission:
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