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Rydal Cave – View of Rydal Water loop from Ambleside

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Rydal Cave – View of Rydal Water loop from Ambleside

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Rydal Cave – View of Rydal Water loop from Ambleside

01:04

3.78km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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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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1.16 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.

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1.92 km

View of Rydal Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rydal Water at its best.

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2.35 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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2.60 km

Rydal Water Beach

Highlight • Beach

Easy trail- just watch out for the walkers!

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2.82 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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3.10 km

Rydal Water Beach

Highlight • Lake

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

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3.78 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.77 km

800 m

109 m

Surfaces

2.25 km

530 m

487 m

455 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Tuesday 2 June

16°C

11°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Rydal Cave – View of Rydal Water loop from Ambleside

Rydal Water

Rydal Cave

Rydal Cave

View of Rydal Water

View of Rydal Water from Rydal Cave

Rydal Water Beach

View of Rydal Water

Rydal Water Beach

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