Viewpoint overlooking Rydal Water – Stock Ghyll Force loop from Rydal

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Viewpoint overlooking Rydal Water – Stock Ghyll Force loop from Rydal

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Viewpoint overlooking Rydal Water – Stock Ghyll Force loop from Rydal

03:00

9.91km

320m

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: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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599 m

Viewpoint overlooking Rydal Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Even on a misty day like I got these views are stunning

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1.35 km

View of Rydal and Grasmere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good views of Rydal and Grasmere

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4.32 km

Rothay Park: Stone Sculpture and Riverside Walk

Highlight • Trail

Perfect spot for a short walk or a nice picnic. Fantastic place! Interesting things to see on your way around, highly recommended.

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5.10 km

Ambleside Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Many tourists about, plenty of shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, souvenir shops. This is a busy place

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5.97 km

Stock Ghyll Force

Highlight • Natural

A walk up,Dale How will bring you to the lower end viewing point

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9.36 km

View from above Rydal Hall

Highlight • Viewpoint

The estate has gardens, a tea room and a popular campsite.

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9.59 km

The Grotto and Waterfall at Rydal Hall

Highlight • Structure

This is a great little waterfall that's off the beaten track. Highly recommended on a rainy day when the force of the water is magnificent to behold.

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9.69 km

Rydal Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

9.91 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.57 km

3.47 km

1.24 km

940 m

485 m

181 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.66 km

2.39 km

1.61 km

659 m

498 m

485 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

6°C

66 %

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Viewpoint overlooking Rydal Water – Stock Ghyll Force loop from Rydal

Viewpoint overlooking Rydal Water

View of Rydal and Grasmere

Rothay Park: Stone Sculpture and Riverside Walk

Ambleside Town Centre

Stock Ghyll Force

View from above Rydal Hall

The Grotto and Waterfall at Rydal Hall

Rydal Hall

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