Loughrigg Tarn – Loughrigg Fell summit loop from Lakes

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Loughrigg Tarn – Loughrigg Fell summit loop from Lakes

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Loughrigg Tarn – Loughrigg Fell summit loop from Lakes

03:28

10.8km

340m

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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: August 23, 2026

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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 7.11 km for 860 m

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412 m

View of Grasmere Lake

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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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3.96 km

Loughrigg Tarn

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Loughrigg Tarn is a small natural lake in the Lake District. The name is a bit of a tautology, as "loughrigg" means "back of the lake" and "tarn" means a small mountain lake.

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4.63 km

View of Langdale Valley from Ivy Crag

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The views from here just below Ivy Crag looking out over Loughrigg Tarn and up the Langdale Valley are pretty special. The Langdale Valley reminds me of my very first …

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7.08 km

Loughrigg Fell summit

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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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7.09 km

Loughrigg Fell

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Surrounded by a lot of boggy land - if you're going on a wet day, ensure you're prepared.

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7.74 km

View of Grasmere from Loughrigg Fell

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

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7.87 km

View of the lake and island

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8.02 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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