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Heron Pike – The Coffin Route loop from Ambleside

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Heron Pike – The Coffin Route loop from Ambleside

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Heron Pike – The Coffin Route loop from Ambleside

03:33

9.86km

570m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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339 m

Wooden bridge at the eastern end of Rydal Water

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This bridge allows you to walk over the River Rothay with dry feet.

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1.76 km

View from Nab Scar

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On clear days you have a cracking views overlooking Rydal and Rydal Cave.

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1.77 km

View of Rydal Water

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Take a rest and look at the majestic view

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2.20 km

View from Nab Scar of Grasmere and Rydal Water

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This point marks the Wainwright summit of the fell - Nab Scar. You'll find a large cairn on the top, along with excellent views down to Grasmere and Rydal Water.

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3.53 km

Heron Pike

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Heron Pike is a fell in the Eastern Wainwrights. It's commonly hiked as part of the Fairfield Horseshoe. It can be reached using either Grasmere or Rydal as a starting point.

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5.23 km

After the trail has been abandoned and the descent to Grassmere has begun, this small, idyllic mountain lake called "Alcock Tam" invites you to linger. The ducks that inhabit it are surprisingly trusting. A wonderful place to enjoy a moment of peace and to gather strength for the last stage of the round trip.

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5.94 km

Grasmere Lakeshore

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Great spot and fairly easy to get to without too much walking. If the weather is good, then you can see far beyond the valley.

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6.52 km

Bracken Fell

Forest

7.05 km

Whitemoss Tarn

Lake

7.49 km

The Coffin Route

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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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9.86 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.49 km

4.00 km

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.59 km

2.48 km

1.74 km

565 m

344 m

153 m

Elevation

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Saturday 27 June

19°C

12°C

25 %

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Heron Pike – The Coffin Route loop from Ambleside

Wooden bridge at the eastern end of Rydal Water

View from Nab Scar

View of Rydal Water

View from Nab Scar of Grasmere and Rydal Water

Heron Pike

Alcock Tarn

Grasmere Lakeshore

The Coffin Route

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