Grasmere Lake – Rydal Water Beach loop from Grasmere

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Grasmere Lake – Rydal Water Beach loop from Grasmere

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Grasmere Lake – Rydal Water Beach loop from Grasmere

01:19

12.1km

200m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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614 m

Faeryland Grasmere Tea Garden and Boat Hire

Highlight • Cafe

Sit down, enjoy a perfect cup of tea and maybe a few biscuits, and enjoy the view on Grasmere. Opening times depend upon the weather, but if you are as …

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2.61 km

Grasmere Lake

Highlight • Lake

Just sit back, relax,have some snacks and enjoy the views

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2.98 km

River Rothay Weir

Highlight • River

Weir controlling water level.

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4.76 km

Rydal Water Beach

Highlight • Beach

Easy trail- just watch out for the walkers!

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4.98 km

View of Rydal Water

Highlight • Lake

Rydal Water is one of the smallest lakes in the Lake District. It is only 3/4 mile long by 1/4 mile at its widest point, that is a pretty small …

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6.82 km

Rydal Water Beach

Highlight • Lake

This place is used for splashing around in the water or swimming in it.

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8.43 km

Path along the River Rothay

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The River Rothay flows between Grasmere and Rydal Water. The track follows the southern bank, it's rocky and fun to walk.

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9.12 km

Grasmere Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

The small pebbly beach on the southern shore of Grasmere is a great place to pause on a run. If you fancy a swim or just a paddle it's a …

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12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.72 km

3.23 km

565 m

356 m

128 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.86 km

3.74 km

1.39 km

454 m

343 m

295 m

Elevation

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Grasmere Lake – Rydal Water Beach loop from Grasmere

Faeryland Grasmere Tea Garden and Boat Hire

Grasmere Lake

River Rothay Weir

Rydal Water Beach

View of Rydal Water

Rydal Water Beach

Path along the River Rothay

Grasmere Beach

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