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Loughrigg Fell summit – Rydal Cave loop from Ambleside

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Loughrigg Fell summit – Rydal Cave loop from Ambleside

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Loughrigg Fell summit – Rydal Cave loop from Ambleside

03:23

10.6km

330m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.04 km for 446 m

After 4.57 km for 389 m

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Bus stop

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4.01 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 sits right at the junction of five major valley systems. With no neighbouring peaks to block the views it affords an unrivaled panorama.

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4.73 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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5.01 km

View of Grasmere from Loughrigg Terrace

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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 trail is clear and easy walking underfoot but cut into a fairly steep slope which gives it a fun airy feel.
It's a bridleway so watch out for bikes.

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6.35 km

Rydal Cave

Highlight • Cave

Take your time visiting Rydal Cave. It is a large cave on the north side of Loughrigg Fell, above Rydal Water. This cave is actually man-made, as a result of slate mining.

Take the stepping stones through the shallow water at the entrance to the drier part of the cave. A torch is not really necessary.

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6.62 km

Rydal Cave

Highlight • Cave

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

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6.94 km

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 lake are offered by "Wordsworth's Seat", a natural rock formation on the western side of the lake, thought to have been one of the poet's favourite places in the Lake District. Situated just off the Grasmere to Ambleside road, this tranquil spot is ideal for a peaceful walk.
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7.05 km

Rydal Water Beach

Highlight • Lake

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

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8.26 km

Stepping Stones Across the River Rothay

Highlight • Structure

Excellent start point to start your adventures in either direction, there will be plenty to see and breathtaking places to treasure for ever.
On a hot summers day more than likely you will be tempted to lose your own balance deliberately just to have fun at the spot... I highly recommended 🤣
Remembering to wear suitable & right footwear for the season!

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8.61 km

Fieldfoot Wood

Forest

10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.56 km

1.61 km

1.19 km

624 m

398 m

128 m

124 m

Surfaces

3.40 km

2.49 km

1.91 km

1.61 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

17°C

12°C

93 %

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Loughrigg Fell summit – Rydal Cave loop from Ambleside

Loughrigg Fell summit

View of Grasmere from Loughrigg Fell

View of Grasmere from Loughrigg Terrace

Rydal Cave

Rydal Cave

Rydal Water

Rydal Water Beach

Stepping Stones Across the River Rothay

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