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Easy Walk To Todd Crag and Lily Tarn From Ambleside

By Dave Roberts   

on September 9, 2012    No ratings yet.

Posted as a walk in – England, Europe, Lake District National Park, Lake District's Central Fells, Low Level and Easier Walks in the Lake District

Easy Walk To Todd Crag and Lily Tarn From Ambleside

Route Essentials

Route Summary

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

4.69 km

Ascent

180 m

Time

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Difficulty

Easy Walk

Hazards

Weather Forecast:

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Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need. 

Easy Walk To Todd Crag and Lily Tarn From Ambleside Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Easy Walk To Todd Crag and Lily Tarn From Ambleside

If you just want a leg stretch, then this easy ramble from Ambleside to the tiny Lily Tarn and Todd Crag fits the bill. There’s a bit of ascent, but the views certainly outweigh the effort and a much more worthwhile trip than keeping low in the valleys.

The Route

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Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

Route Start Location:

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
4.69 km 180 m

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: Easy Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Check out the businesses nearby for more places to stay and drink.

Hazards

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking :

Public Transport:

Traveline for UK Public Transport

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Lake District Mountain Weather

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Recommended Maps: 

ORDNANCE SURVEY Explorer OL7 The English Lakes South Eastern Area , or the excellent Lake District BMC (British Mountain Map)

Guidebooks:

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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