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Grasmere Lake – Grasmere village loop from Lakes

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Grasmere Lake – Grasmere village loop from Lakes

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Grasmere Lake – Grasmere village loop from Lakes

02:56

9.93km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 28, 2026

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After 5.81 km for 139 m

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After 6.28 km for 139 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.24 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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3.03 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 good place to start. Runners often pass here running a loop of Grasmere and Rydal Water or the Loughrigg loop, both are brilliant loops.

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3.36 km

Grasmere Lake

Highlight • Lake

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

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3.92 km

View of Grasmere Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.07 km

Bench with a view of Grasmere

Highlight • Viewpoint

You know when you are out for a walk and you think, wow what an amazing view and then! someone has put a bench there because they walked along and thought wow what a view! I think that's cool

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5.43 km

View of Grasmere Lake

Highlight • Lake

Romantic Grasmere is seen beautifully from the village, with the charming Loughrigg Fell rising beyond. It is easy to see why Wordsworth loved it here.

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6.12 km

Grasmere village

Highlight • Historical Site

Grasmere is an idyllic village nestled in the Romantic heart of Lakeand. It was famously the home of nature poet William Wordsworth, one of the leading exponents of the the Romantic era. The movement had a profound effect on the way people viewed and appreciated upland landscapes like the Lake District.

Today, Grasmere is popular with day trippers and hikers. There are many gift shops, eateries and places to stay, while you can also visit Dove Cottage, where Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy lived between 1799 and 1808.

Hikes to some of the national park's most beloved small fells begin in Grasmere, such as Helm Crag and Loughrigg Fell. For a longer outing, there's also the Fairfield Horseshoe, which takes in no less than eight Wainwright summits.

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7.86 km

Nicholas Wood

Forest

8.73 km

View of the Lake District

Highlight • Natural Monument

Located in the heart of the Lake District National Park, this stunning viewpoint offers sweeping, near-panoramic views of the rugged landscape, majestic peaks, and serene lakes - a breathtaking vantage point to take in the area's natural beauty.

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9.93 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.80 km

3.06 km

2.80 km

276 m

Surfaces

3.80 km

2.67 km

1.38 km

1.34 km

754 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 2 June

16°C

11°C

98 %

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Grasmere Lake – Grasmere village loop from Lakes

View of Grasmere from Loughrigg Terrace

Grasmere Beach

Grasmere Lake

View of Grasmere Island

Bench with a view of Grasmere

View of Grasmere Lake

Grasmere village

View of the Lake District

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