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North West England

Buckstones Jump Waterfall – View from above Rydal Hall loop from Ambleside

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Buckstones Jump Waterfall – View from above Rydal Hall loop from Ambleside

Moderate

3.0

(1)

18

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Buckstones Jump Waterfall – View from above Rydal Hall loop from Ambleside

02:14

7.44km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

339 m

Wooden bridge at the eastern end of Rydal Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

This bridge allows you to walk over the River Rothay with dry feet.

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2

407 m

The Badger Bar

Highlight • Pub

Very friendly and helpful service. The kitchen is open every day from 12:00 to 14:30 and from 17:00 to 19:30. Hikers are always welcome, even if they are soaked through from the rain.

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3

542 m

St Mary's Church, Rydal

Highlight • Historical Site

The Chapel of St. Mary, Rydal, was built by Lady le Fleming of Rydal Hall, at a cost of £1,500. She herself laid the foundation stone in July, 1823. The …

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4

2.09 km

Grotto Pool Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

5

2.24 km

Buckstones Jump Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Fantastic gem to find, definitely requires good footwear. Excellent place to enjoy a picnic, relax and make lasting memories with wild swimming or waterfall jumping. Highly recommended!

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6

6.38 km

View from above Rydal Hall

Highlight • Viewpoint

The estate has gardens, a tea room and a popular campsite.

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7

6.60 km

The Grotto and Waterfall at Rydal Hall

Highlight • Structure

This is a great little waterfall that's off the beaten track. Highly recommended on a rainy day when the force of the water is magnificent to behold.

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8

6.76 km

Rydal Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

B

7.44 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.61 km

2.43 km

147 m

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.66 km

1.33 km

496 m

455 m

453 m

< 100 m

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Monday 1 June

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11°C

67 %

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