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Amazing Views – Alcock Tarn Loop from Ambleside

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Amazing Views – Alcock Tarn Loop from Ambleside

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December 28, 2021

Amazing Views – Alcock Tarn Loop from Ambleside

Moderate

04:52

16.1km

3.3km/h

490m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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1.77 km

Bridge House, Ambleside

Highlight • Bridge

Ambleside is the quintessential Lake District town. Buzzing with the comings and goings of excited families, hikers and sightseers, there's a real atmosphere to the place.

In the town are …

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4.06 km

View from above Rydal Hall

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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4.28 km

The Grotto and Waterfall at Rydal Hall

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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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4.79 km

View of Grasmere from the Coffin Route

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Stop here for a stunning view across the lake. You might miss it if you're doing the walk clockwise.

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7.72 km

Grasmere Lakeshore

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Great spot and fairly easy to get to without too much walking. If the weather is good, then you can see far beyond the valley.

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8.45 km

Alcock Tarn

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After the trail has been abandoned and the descent to Grassmere has begun, this small, idyllic mountain lake called "Alcock Tam" invites you to linger. The ducks that inhabit it …

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9.70 km

View from Nab Scar of Grasmere and Rydal Water

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This point marks the Wainwright summit of the fell - Nab Scar. You'll find a large cairn on the top, along with excellent views down to Grasmere and Rydal Water.

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16.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.67 km

4.18 km

2.17 km

1.54 km

1.29 km

269 m

Surfaces

5.91 km

3.01 km

2.88 km

2.53 km

1.64 km

151 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Amazing Views – Alcock Tarn Loop from Ambleside

Bridge House, Ambleside

View from above Rydal Hall

The Grotto and Waterfall at Rydal Hall

View of Grasmere from the Coffin Route

Grasmere Lakeshore

Alcock Tarn

View from Nab Scar of Grasmere and Rydal Water

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