Running around Rydal Water is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Rydal Water—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Rydal Caves & Loughrigg Fell loop from Rydal Water — Lake District National Park	Expert 01:28 9.78km
Fieldfoot Wood loop from Rydal	Intermediate 00:39 6.09km
Sourmilk Gill Waterfall loop from Grasmere	Intermediate 01:11 9.77km
The Coffin Route (Rydal Water) loop from Rydal	Expert 01:10 8.08km

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Rydal Caves & Loughrigg Fell loop from Rydal Water — Lake District National Park
01:28
9.78km
8:59/km
410m
410m
Expert
35
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Fieldfoot Wood loop from Rydal
00:39
6.09km
6:22/km
70m
70m
Intermediate
133
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Sourmilk Gill Waterfall loop from Grasmere
01:11
9.77km
7:13/km
220m
220m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
37
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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The Coffin Route (Rydal Water) loop from Rydal
01:10
8.08km
8:38/km
420m
420m
Expert
20
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.