05/05/2026
Good Iuck to all of you who were “lucky” enough to get an entry into this years awesome Fred. Cyclewise shop ( top of Whinlatter) will be open as usual to help with repairs, sell you gels and offer any hugs if required. It’s a superb event with an incredible atmosphere and superbly organised.
⛔️🚧 Various Roads – Fred Whitton Cycle Sportive (Westmorland & Furness Area) ⛔️🚧
🗓️ 10/05/26 🗓️
Sections of various roads will be closed whilst the Fred Whitton Cycle Sportive takes place.
📍Location of works / closures:
Road Closures:
* U5032 Wrynose Pass – from U4059 to U5527 (approx. 5.2km)
* U5527 near Blea Tarn – from U5032 extending north westerly (approx. 2.4km)
⏰ 10:30 – 18:30
* C5001 The Struggle, Ambleside – from Lower Edinboro Road to A592
⏰ 06:00 – 08:30
⚠️Alternative Routes:
For Wrynose Pass / Blea Tarn closures:
Via U4059, C4026, C4028 (Ulpha), C5007 (Broughton Mills), A595, A593 (Skelwith Bridge), B5343 and the unrestricted section of the U5527.
For The Struggle closure:
* North East bound: via Kirkstone Road, Smithy Brow, A591, A5284, A6, A66, A592
* South West bound: via A592, A66, A6, A5284, A591, Wansfell Road, Rothay Road, Compston Road, Rydal Road, Smithy Brow, Kirkstone Road
🚶 A way for pedestrians and cyclists will BE MAINTAINED at all times.
🚫 Additional Restrictions:
No waiting or loading (including blue badge holders) on A591, Grasmere (both sides) from B5287 Stock Lane northbound approx. 375m
⏰ 10:30 – 18:30
🚑Emergency Services:
Access for emergency vehicles will BE MAINTAINED where required for the duration of this event.
📞Should you have any queries in relation to this temporary Order please contact the Highways Hotline by calling 0300 373 3306 or via the Westmorland & Furness Council website, quoting TTROW/13773.
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📢Posted: 05/05/26