Rydal Cave – Rydal Cave loop from Ambleside

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Rydal Cave – Rydal Cave loop from Ambleside

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Rydal Cave – Rydal Cave loop from Ambleside

00:43

2.53km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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339 m

Wooden bridge at the eastern end of Rydal Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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747 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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892 m

Islands on Rydal Water

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1.00 km

Crying Wall Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

It doesn't really cry it's just a VC waterfall

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1.19 km

The Penny Tree Stump

Highlight • Natural

According to an age-old tradition, you can make a wish if you leave a coin at such a tree. Because people have a lot to wish for, several trees are …

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1.37 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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1.64 km

Rydal Cave

Highlight • Cave

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

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1.96 km

Rydal Water

Highlight • Natural

Rydal Water lies in the heart of the Lake District and is connected to the larger lake of Grasmere to the west by the River Rothay. Spectacular views over the …

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2.53 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.68 km

622 m

128 m

Surfaces

1.18 km