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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

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: May 26, 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 7.11 km for 860 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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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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10.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.50 km

2.70 km

1.99 km

1.64 km

772 m

155 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.27 km

1.64 km

1.63 km

1.52 km

663 m

585 m

528 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

19°C

14°C

21 %

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Loughrigg Tarn – Loughrigg Fell summit loop from Lakes

View of Grasmere Lake

Loughrigg Tarn

View of Langdale Valley from Ivy Crag

Loughrigg Fell summit

Loughrigg Fell

View of Grasmere from Loughrigg Fell

View of the lake and island

View of Grasmere from Loughrigg Terrace

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