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North West England

Loughrigg Fell summit – Rydal Water Beach loop from Ambleside

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Loughrigg Fell summit – Rydal Water Beach loop from Ambleside

Hard

4.8

(21)

155

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Loughrigg Fell summit – Rydal Water Beach loop from Ambleside

02:15

5.97km

290m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.60 km for 860 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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571 m

Rydal Water

Highlight • Natural

Rydal Water lies in the heart of the Lake District and is connected to the larger lake of Grasmere to the west by the River Rothay. Spectacular views over the …

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885 m

Rydal Cave

Highlight • Cave

Whatever the weather the walk to to the cave is just beautiful 🙂

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2.57 km

Loughrigg Fell summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Loughrigg Fell might not be the tallest peak in the Lake District. Standing on the summit you would hardy guess, though. Due to its prominent and exposed position, Loughrigg Fell …

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3.22 km

View of Grasmere from Loughrigg Fell

Highlight • Viewpoint

They are currently rebuilding the path so some areas are quite loose rock

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3.50 km

View of Grasmere from Loughrigg Terrace

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Loughrigg Terrace is the path below Loughrigg Fell and above Grasmere. It traverses the hill from Red Bank woods in the west down towards Rydal Water in the east. The …

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4.62 km

View of Rydal Water from Rydal Cave

Highlight • Cave

This deep calm lake is great for swimming, with two little islands to reach.

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4.87 km

Rydal Water Beach

Highlight • Beach

Easy trail- just watch out for the walkers!

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5.09 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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5.97 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.54 km

1.67 km

524 m

128 m

Surfaces

1.97 km

1.67 km

1.64 km

604 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Monday 1 June

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11°C

67 %

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