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Last updated: September 29, 2025

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1. Rydal Caves & Loughrigg Fell loop from Rydal Water — Lake District National Park

9.78km

01:28

410m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Fieldfoot Wood loop from Rydal

6.09km

00:39

70m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Sourmilk Gill Waterfall loop from Grasmere

9.77km

01:11

220m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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4. The Coffin Route (Rydal Water) loop from Rydal

8.08km

01:10

420m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Rydal Cave – Loughrigg Terrace loop from Rydal

6.61km

00:46

160m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around Rydal Water

1. Rydal Caves & Loughrigg Fell loop from Rydal Water — Lake District National Park

2. Fieldfoot Wood loop from Rydal

3. Sourmilk Gill Waterfall loop from Grasmere

4. The Coffin Route (Rydal Water) loop from Rydal

5. Rydal Cave – Loughrigg Terrace loop from Rydal

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