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Rydal Cave – Loughrigg Fell summit loop from Rydal

Moderate

4.7

(15)

71

hikers

Rydal Cave – Loughrigg Fell summit loop from Rydal

02:21

7.00km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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310 m

Wooden bridge at the eastern end of Rydal Water

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This bridge allows you to walk over the River Rothay with dry feet.

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718 m

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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863 m

Islands on Rydal Water

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4

1.06 km

Rydal Cave

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Whatever the weather the walk to to the cave is just beautiful 🙂

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1.34 km

Rydal Cave

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Take your time visiting Rydal Cave. It is a large cave on the north side of Loughrigg Fell, above Rydal Water. This cave is actually man-made, as a result of slate mining.

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6

1.78 km

View of Grasmere from Stone Cairn

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A lovely resting spot on the way up with plenty of flat seating area and great photo opportunities

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7

2.71 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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8

2.72 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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5.44 km

Fieldfoot Wood

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7.00 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.25 km

2.42 km

1.11 km

114 m

102 m

Surfaces

1.78 km

1.30 km

1.11 km

868 m

799 m

719 m

427 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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12°C

11 %

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