LUHC Grasmere 05/03/2017

Technical sheet

n°54672877

Creation

today

Last update

–

Activity: Walking
Distance: 16.81 km
Calculated time: 7h 25
Difficulty: Not specified
Return to departure point: Yes
Vertical gain: + 908 m
Vertical drop: - 903 m
Highest point: 869 m
Lowest point: 64 m

Area: Lake District
District: Lakes
Start/End: N 54.45713° / W 3.02303°
Today’s forecast: Loading…
- Loading…

Downloads

Open in the mobile app

Download GPX GPX

Download PDF PDF

Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

Add waypoints by clicking on the map.

The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 65 m - Start near 1 Stock Ln, Grasmere, Ambleside LA22, UK
2 : km 0 - alt. 65 m - Head east on Stock Ln/B5287 toward Lake View Dr
3 : km 0.18 - alt. 65 m - Turn left
4 : km 0.35 - alt. 65 m - Head north
5 : km 0.37 - alt. 65 m - Turn left
6 : km 0.4 - alt. 65 m - Turn right
7 : km 0.86 - alt. 68 m - Head northwest toward Broadgate/B5287
8 : km 0.97 - alt. 69 m - Turn right onto Broadgate/B5287
9 : km 1.37 - alt. 74 m - Head northeast on Swan Ln/B5287 toward A591
10 : km 1.48 - alt. 81 m - Turn right onto A591
11 : km 1.51 - alt. 81 m - Turn left
12 : km 1.74 - alt. 96 m - Head south
13 : km 1.76 - alt. 96 m - Turn left
14 : km 2.01 - alt. 131 m - Turn left
15 : km 2.76 - alt. 333 m - Turn left
16 : km 2.77 - alt. 335 m - Head northeast
17 : km 6.28 - alt. 869 m - Turn left
18 : km 6.38 - alt. 866 m - Head southeast
19 : km 6.48 - alt. 869 m - Turn right
20 : km 8.44 - alt. 633 m - Head south
21 : km 9.88 - alt. 590 m - Head south
22 : km 12.66 - alt. 106 m - Sharp left
23 : km 12.67 - alt. 106 m - Head south
24 : km 12.79 - alt. 89 m - Head north
25 : km 12.81 - alt. 93 m - Turn left
26 : km 13.97 - alt. 125 m - Head west
27 : km 14.99 - alt. 107 m - Turn left
28 : km 15.09 - alt. 91 m - Head west toward Howe Head Ln
29 : km 15.5 - alt. 65 m - Slight right onto A591
30 : km 15.52 - alt. 65 m - At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Stock Ln/B5287
31 : km 15.77 - alt. 65 m - Turn right
32 : km 15.77 - alt. 65 m - Head southwest toward Stock Ln/B5287
33 : km 15.78 - alt. 65 m - Turn right onto Stock Ln/B5287
34 : km 16.06 - alt. 65 m - Head northwest on Church Stile/B5287 toward Red Bank
35 : km 16.08 - alt. 65 m - Turn left onto Red Bank
36 : km 16.18 - alt. 66 m - Turn right onto Broadgate
37 : km 16.24 - alt. 67 m - Head north on Broadgate toward B5287
38 : km 16.43 - alt. 68 m - Head northeast on Broadgate/B5287 toward Easedale Rd
39 : km 16.46 - alt. 68 m - Turn right onto College St
40 : km 16.58 - alt. 67 m - Head south on College St toward B5287
41 : km 16.61 - alt. 67 m - Turn left onto Church Stile/B5287
42 : km 16.65 - alt. 67 m - Turn left
S/E : km 16.81 - alt. 65 m

Useful Information

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

Download PDF / Print

Other walks in the area

Rydal Water & Grasmere from Grasmere

Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)

Starting from Grasmere this Lake District walk includes a circuit of Rydal water and Grasmere. The route includes some wonderful views especially from Loughrigg Terrace.

From Helm Crag to Calf Crag and Easedale

Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)

A nice walk taking in the ever popular Lion and Lamb rock formation at Helm Crag before following the ridge walk with great views to the head of Easedale and then descending more gently down the lovely valley, passing some waterfalls.

YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Grasmere to YHA Ambleside

Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)

Here's a collection of routes starting or finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way, there are one Wainwright, two lakes and one pub. Explore Rydal Cave.

YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Grasmere to YHA Langdale

Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)

The YHA is a great institution and I guess most fell walkers have stayed at a hostel at some time in their lives. Funny how they were created "to help all, especially young people of limited means, to a greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside, particularly by providing hostels or other simple accommodation for them on their travels". Here's a collection of routes starting or finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way are 6 Wainwrights, 3 tarns and 1 pub

YHA Hopping in the Lake District - YHA Grasmere to YHA Hawkshead

Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)

The YHA is a great institution and I guess most fell walkers have stayed at a hostel at some time in their lives. They were created "to help all, especially young people of limited means, to a greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside, particularly by providing hostels or other simple accommodation for them on their travels". Here's a collection of routes starting and finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way there are 2 Wainwrights, 2 tarns, 2 pubs and a lake.

Fairfield Horseshoe & Loughrigg from High Close

Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)

This variation of the Fairfield Horseshoe starts from High Close on the western edge of Loughrigg Fell. The route follows a clockwise direction offering a different perspective to the normal horseshoe route.

YHA Hopping in the Lake District - YHA Langdale to YHA Coniston Holly How

Departure from Lakes (Westmorland and Furness)

This is a varied walk with a couple of fells to climb but nothing really difficult. Take care of yourself and look out for wildlife along the way. Just enjoy the journey and make the most of the moment. Along the way are 2 Wainwrights, 2 tarns, 2 pubs and a lake.