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Walk 1472 - Alcock Tarn, Rydal Water & Grasmere from Grasmere
| Nat Park | Lake District | | County/Area | Cumbria | | Author | Lou Johnson | | Length | 7.0 miles / 11.4 km | | Ascent | 1600 feet / 485 metres | | Grade | easy/moderate |

An interesting Lake District walk from Grasmere. The route climbs to Alcock Tarn offering good panoramas of Lake Windermere. Contuing the walk then visits Rydal Water and Grasmere with excellent views throughout. 
Suggested Maps It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.  | OS Explorer | Sheet OL7 |  |  | OS Landranger | Sheet 90 |  |
Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps. Walks from the same start Walk 1565 Rydal Water & Grasmere from Grasmere village Grade - easy/moderate Length - 6.0 miles / 9.8 km Other walks nearby Walk 1154 - 0.3 miles / 0.5 km away Between Grasmere and Langdale Grade - moderate Length - 9.5 miles / 15.4 km Walk 1111 - 0.5 miles / 0.7 km away High Raise & Helm Crag from Grasmere Grade - moderate/hard Length - 9.5 miles / 15.4 km Walk 2841 - 1.2 miles / 1.9 km away Grisedale Tarn & Seat Sandal from Mill Bridge, Grasmere Grade - moderate Length - 5.0 miles / 8.1 km Walk 2932 - 1.2 miles / 1.9 km away A Green Burn horseshoe from Mill Bridge, Grasmere Grade - moderate Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km Walk 2254 - 1.2 miles / 1.9 km away Grisedale Tarn from Mill Bridge, Grasmere Grade - moderate Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km Walk 2715 - 1.7 miles / 2.7 km away Skelwith Bridge & Loughrigg from Elterwater Grade - easy/moderate Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km Walk 2026 - 1.9 miles / 3.0 km away Loughrigg, a circular walk from Pelter Bridge near Rydal Grade - easy/moderate Length - 4.0 miles / 6.5 km Walk 3697 - 2.4 miles / 3.8 km away Loughrigg Fell from Skelwith Bridge Grade - easy/moderate Length - 4.5 miles / 7.3 km Walk 2042 - 2.7 miles / 4.4 km away The Langdale Pikes with an ascent of Jack’s Rake Grade - very hard Length - 6.3 miles / 10.2 km Walk 1207 - 2.7 miles / 4.4 km away Great & Little Langdales Grade - moderate Length - 8.5 miles / 13.8 km Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further. |
AREA INFORMATION
Lake District NP The Lake District National Park is seen by many as one of the scenic gems of the British Isles. The scenic beauty has attracted ... More information How are the walks graded? Learn how each walk is assessed and select a walk to suit your ability and experience More Information Please Note - These walks have been published for use by site visitors on the understanding that Walking Britain is not held responsible for the safety or well being of those following the routes as described.
Meadow Bank Elterwater - Cumbria Self Catering 1.5 miles / 2.4 km away
Langdale Estate Great Langdale - Cumbria Hotel 1.6 miles / 2.5 km away Featured Supplier Riverside Lodge Ambleside - Cumbria Self Catering 2.8 miles / 4.5 km away
Easedale Lodge Ambleside - Cumbria Guest House 2.9 miles / 4.6 km away Featured Supplier Parkhouse Guesthouse Ambleside - Cumbria Guest House 2.9 miles / 4.6 km away
Rothay Manor Hotel & Restaurant Ambleside - Cumbria Hotel 3.0 miles / 4.7 km away
Fell Foot Farm Little Langdale, Ambleside - Cumbria Self Catering 3.6 miles / 5.7 km away
Stybarrow Cottage Glenridding, Ullswater - Cumbria Self Catering 6.8 miles / 10.8 km away
Cherry Holme Glenridding, Ullswater - Cumbria Bed & Breakfast 6.8 miles / 10.8 km away
Peat Howe Barn Keswick - Cumbria Self Catering 6.8 miles / 10.9 km away
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