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Walk 2026 - Loughrigg, a circular walk from Pelter Bridge near Rydal

Nat Park   Lake District
County/Area   Cumbria
AuthorJohn Paterson
Length4.0 miles / 6.5 km
Ascent900 feet / 273 metres
Gradeeasy/moderate

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A circular walk near Ambleside that captures the flavour of Lakeland.

Suggested Maps

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OS ExplorerSheet OL7
OS LandrangerSheet 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.

Other walks nearby

Walk 1002 - 1.0 miles / 1.7 km away
The Fairfield Horseshoe from Ambleside
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 11.0 miles / 17.9 km

Walk 1170 - 1.0 miles / 1.7 km away
A shortened version of the Fairfield Horseshoe
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 9.5 miles / 15.4 km

Walk 3034 - 1.4 miles / 2.2 km away
Red Screes & Other Fells from Ambleside
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 10.0 miles / 16.3 km

Walk 1154 - 2.2 miles / 3.5 km away
Between Grasmere and Langdale
Grade - moderate
Length - 9.5 miles / 15.4 km

Walk 1111 - 2.3 miles / 3.6 km away
High Raise & Helm Crag from Grasmere
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 9.5 miles / 15.4 km

Walk 2715 - 2.5 miles / 4.0 km away
Skelwith Bridge & Loughrigg from Elterwater
Grade - easy/moderate
Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km

Walk 2254 - 2.7 miles / 4.4 km away
Grisedale Tarn from Mill Bridge, Grasmere
Grade - moderate
Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km

Walk 2841 - 2.7 miles / 4.4 km away
Grisedale Tarn & Seat Sandal from Mill Bridge, Grasmere
Grade - moderate
Length - 5.0 miles / 8.1 km

Walk 2932 - 2.7 miles / 4.4 km away
A Green Burn horseshoe from Mill Bridge, Grasmere
Grade - moderate
Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km

Walk 1134 - 3.5 miles / 5.6 km away
Wetherlam and The Carrs from Little Langdale
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 10.8 miles / 17.5 km

Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


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