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North West England

Grasmere Lake – Rydal Water Beach loop from Ambleside

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Grasmere Lake – Rydal Water Beach loop from Ambleside

Moderate

4.8

(443)

2,953

hikers

Grasmere Lake – Rydal Water Beach 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: May 15, 2026

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After 6.15 km for 139 m

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.68 km

View of Rydal Water

Highlight • Lake

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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2

3.15 km

View of Rydal Water from Rydal Cave

Highlight • Cave

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

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3

4.00 km

White Moss Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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4.85 km

Lady Wood

Forest

5

6.64 km

View of Grasmere Lake

Highlight • Lake

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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6

8.15 km

View of Grasmere Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

8.71 km

Grasmere Lake

Highlight • Lake

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

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9.02 km

Beach

Beach

9

9.09 km

Path along the River Rothay

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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10

10.9 km

Rydal Water Beach

Highlight • Beach

Easy trail- just watch out for the walkers!

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11.5 km

Steps End Wood

Forest

B

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

653 m

439 m

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Wednesday 29 July

18°C

9°C

16 %

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