Loughrigg Fell summit – Rydal Water Beach loop from Ambleside

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Loughrigg Fell summit – Rydal Water Beach loop from Ambleside

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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: August 3, 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

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

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 …

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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

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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

3.50 km

1.77 km

498 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.92 km

1.77 km

1.59 km

617 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

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Comments

November 20, 2021,Loughrigg Fell and Rydal Water — Wild swim walks in the Lake District

There's a lot to love about this short wild swim walk. It's a quick and easy one to fit into a trip to the Lakes, but clambering up to the top of Loughrigg Fell rewards the walker with jaw-dropping views across to Grasmere and of the surrounding fells.

Then it's a quick hike down again to the shores of Rydal …