View of Rydal Water – Rydal Water Beach loop from Skelwith

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View of Rydal Water – Rydal Water Beach loop from Skelwith

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View of Rydal Water – Rydal Water Beach loop from Skelwith

01:17

10.9km

290m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.50 km

Loughrigg Terrace

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Loughrigg Terrace is the awesome trail that runs from Red Bank wood in the west down towards Rydal Water in the west. It traverses the steep hill below Loughrigg Fell …

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2.53 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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3.20 km

View of Rydal Water

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Rydal Water at its best.

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3.88 km

Rydal Water Beach

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Easy trail- just watch out for the walkers!

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4.10 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 …

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4.37 km

Rydal Water Beach

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This place is used for splashing around in the water or swimming in it.

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5.63 km

Stepping Stones Across the River Rothay

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Excellent start point to start your adventures in either direction, there will be plenty to see and breathtaking places to treasure for ever.
On a hot summers day more than …

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8.11 km

View of Fairfield

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On a fine day you'll get a beautiful view of Fairfield Horseshoe beyond here.

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10.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.72 km

1.60 km

913 m

510 m

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.41 km

3.14 km

2.00 km

944 m

818 m

262 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

15°C

9°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

December 24, 2024,Loughrigg Joggle

A great little loop heading straight from Ambleside town centre. Taking the clear path from the town centre car park out towards the Coffin Route. Using a little of that route before heading straight up hill off road using clear paths. The first big climb is interesting and changeable with rocky and slate sections to keep you engaged. The climb …