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Loughrigg Fell Walk from Ambleside

By Dave Roberts   

on April 26, 2018    5/5 (1)

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

Loughrigg Fell Walk from Ambleside

Route Essentials

Route Summary

A walk up Loughrigg, one of the more popular lower fells in the Lake District

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

Distance

9.39 km

Ascent

364 m

Time

3.5 hours

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

Start Location

Ambleside

Difficulty

Moderate Walk

Hazards

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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. 

Loughrigg Fell Walk from Ambleside Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Loughrigg Fell Walk from Ambleside

Loughrigg Fell in the Lake District’s Central Fells is an easy fell walk that can be enjoyed from all directions. There’s a good approach up Loughrigg Fell from Grasmere and Rydal Water along the Loughrigg Terrace. You can also approach this popular Wainwright from Skelwith Bridge, usually via Loughrigg Tarn., or even Elterwater. The map below shows the route up Loughrigg Fell from Ambleside, though you can easily join the walk from Grasmere, Rydal, Skelwith Bridge or Clappersgate. There’s a car park at White Moss Common between Grasmere and Rydal Water that also makes an ideal starting point for any ascent of Loughrigg Fell.

Setting off from Ambleside, you’re soon on the open fellside with a good track to follow all the way to the summit. You often find that the lowliest hills have the best views, and Loughrigg Fell is no exception. With it’s central location, the view reads like a Who’s Who of Lakeland’s finest fells as well as views over Grasmere, Winderemere and Rydal Water. The return leg’s not too shabby either, as you descend via Loughrigg Terrace and the southern shore of Rydal Water and back to Ambleside.

You can also return via the Coffin Route from Rydal Water rather than following the country lane to Ambleside.

Loughrigg Fell Walking Route

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Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

A walk up Loughrigg, one of the more popular lower fells in the Lake District

This walk includes the Wainwright of Loughrigg Fell

Route Start Location: Ambleside

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
9.39 km 364 m 3.5 hours

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

Activivity Type: Moderate Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Plenty of facilities in Ambleside, check out our Best Walks from Ambleside for more information. You can also divert to Skelwith Bridge or Grasmere half way around.

Hazards

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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.

Parking :

Public Transport:

Ambleside is reasonably well served by buses from Keswick, Windermere and Penrith.

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Weather Forecast:

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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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