Rydal - Loughrigg Fell

A few kilometres from Ambleside, a walk to the top of Loughrigg Fell overlooking the lakes of the National Park Lake District.

Technical sheet

n°4098876

Creation:
9 May 2015

Last update:
24 Jun 2017

Last review:
29 Apr 2019

Activity: Walking
Distance: 6.65 km
Calculated time: 2h 40
Difficulty: Moderate
Return to departure point: Yes
Vertical gain: + 283 m
Vertical drop: - 286 m
Highest point: 325 m
Lowest point: 58 m

Country: United Kingdom
Area: Lake District
District: Lakes
Start/End: N 54.446873° / W 2.981306°
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Description der Wandertour

Park on the road opposite Rydal Mount chapel (S).

Head west on the road then at the first crossing take the trail to the left. Cross the bridge over Rothay River (1) and continue south. When you get to a large track, take a right. Look over Rydal Water Lake on the forest edge before heading south (2).

Start a pleasant climb uphill then change direction to reach a small lake due west (3) under Ivy Crag.

Continue in the pasture on a well-marked path due north-west along a small lake before climbing to the top of Loughrigg Fell (336 m) (4).

Start a tricky descent to reach a crossroads (5). Take a right on the large trail parallele to Rothay River. Head north-east then (6), head east.

Calmly stroll down the large trail (1) reaching the car park the same way you left.

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 65 m
1 : km 0.15 - alt. 62 m - Bridge over Rothay River
2 : km 1.09 - alt. 106 m - Junction at the edge of the forest
3 : km 2.6 - alt. 273 m - Small lake under Ivy Crag
4 : km 3.46 - alt. 325 m - Loughrigg Fell
5 : km 4.22 - alt. 154 m - Crossraods
6 : km 4.87 - alt. 95 m - Rothay River trail
S/E : km 6.65 - alt. 67 m

Practical information

Hiking gear with the "must bring" windproof jacket because winds blow hard in the region.

In the nearby area

National Park Lake District and its numerous lakes

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5

Based on 2 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5

Clarity of route map
4.5 / 5

Route interest
4.5 / 5

BBVet

Apr 29, 2019 at 18:28 EDT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : 27/04/19
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

The ascent was great as it was off the main busy tracks and with a degree of challenge with steep areas and streams to cross too. On a busy Sunday in spring the trig point was crowded with walkers from the main two routes. A good walk for a half day .

dannycarter

May 01, 2018 at 02:12 EDT

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : 01/04/18
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A good walk with nice views, a one for the family old and young

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