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The Coffin Route – Grasmere Lake loop from Grasmere

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The Coffin Route – Grasmere Lake loop from Grasmere

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The Coffin Route – Grasmere Lake loop from Grasmere

03:13

11.8km

170m

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 30, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.82 km

Lady Wood

Forest

2.42 km

The Coffin Route

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Rydal Coffin Route is a historic walking route in the Lake District. The route takes its name from the fact that it was the traditional route used to carry the coffins of the deceased for burial to St Oswald's Church in Grasmere, as there were no burial places at Rydal and Ambleside. It is a popular route, known for its magnificent views over Rydal Water and the surrounding mountains, and also passes famous places such as Rydal Mount and Dove Cottage, former home of the poet William Wordsworth.

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4.22 km

Rydal Hall and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful house and grounds. A stunning waterfall seen from a bridge here

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5.51 km

View of Rydal Water

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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 1.2 kilometres by 400 metres in metric terms. However, it is a very popular place because of the connection to William Wordsworth. The views out over Rydal are great from any vantage point, but particularly from here, where you can get a close-up view of the island.

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5.98 km

View of Rydal Water from Rydal Cave

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This deep calm lake is great for swimming, with two little islands to reach.

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6.85 km

White Moss Bridge

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The bridge at White Moss was installed in July 2014 to replace the previous wooden footbridge and form part of a network of cycle paths and improved access across the Lake District. The bridge was commissioned by the Lake District National Park.

The design of the bridge is inspired by the existing features on site: the three triangular stone pillars that support the bridge and the natural flow of the water. Within the new deck, the three triangular pillars are depicted with Corten steel panels. The movement of the water around the pillars and the swirling eddies that this creates are emphasised in the handrail supports at these locations.

Although the bridge’s handrails are based on traditional estate gates, they are heavier sections and hand-forged and punched holes provide a crafted, tactile finish. The steelwork is galvanised with a patinated finish and an oak deck with Corten steel inlays adds to the harmony of the structure with the rural environment.
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7.61 km

Beach

7.91 km

Grasmere Lake

Highlight • Lake

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

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8.51 km

Grasmere

Lake

9.99 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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10.6 km

View of Rydal Water

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Another spot in the lake district . You can not go wrong if you choose Lake Distric

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11.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.89 km

1.78 km

1.67 km

337 m

121 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.83 km

2.23 km

2.18 km

1.80 km

1.37 km

421 m

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The Coffin Route – Grasmere Lake loop from Grasmere

The Coffin Route

Rydal Hall and Gardens

View of Rydal Water

View of Rydal Water from Rydal Cave

White Moss Bridge

Grasmere Lake

View of Grasmere Lake

View of Rydal Water

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