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View of Grasmere Lake – Grasmere Lake loop from Ambleside

Moderate

4.8

(410)

2,787

hikers

View of Grasmere Lake – Grasmere Lake loop from Ambleside

03:49

13.8km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.41 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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2.68 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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3.15 km

This deep calm lake is great for swimming, with two little islands to reach.

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4

4.00 km

White Moss Bridge

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The bridge at White Moss was installed in July 2014 to replace the previous wooden footbridge and form part of a network of cycle paths and improved access across the …

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5

4.85 km

Lady Wood

Forest

6

6.64 km

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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7

8.12 km

Grasmere

Lake

8

8.71 km

Grasmere Lake

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Just sit back, relax,have some snacks and enjoy the views

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9

9.02 km

Beach

Beach

10

9.09 km

Path along the River Rothay

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The River Rothay flows between Grasmere and Rydal Water. The track follows the southern bank, it's rocky and fun to walk.

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11

10.9 km

Rydal Water Beach

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Easy trail- just watch out for the walkers!

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13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

2.19 km

959 m

372 m

155 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.93 km

2.69 km

1.20 km

764 m

658 m

439 m

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