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Walk 2715 - Skelwith Bridge & Loughrigg from Elterwater

Nat Park   Lake District
County/Area   Cumbria
AuthorPeter Lane
Length5.5 miles / 8.9 km
Ascent1600 feet / 485 metres
Gradeeasy/moderate

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This Lake Distric walk on one of the lower fells is ideal for a half day excursion or one of those times when the high fells are blanketed by mist. It boasts spectacular views of Grasmere and also joins the popular tourist route alongside Elterwater with its much photographed views to the Langdales, plus the dramatic (especially when in spate) Skelwith Force.


 

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 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.

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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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Meadow Bank
Elterwater
0.2 miles / 0.3 km away

Langdale Estate
Great Langdale
0.2 miles / 0.4 km away
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2.8 miles / 4.5 km away

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2.8 miles / 4.5 km away
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Ambleside
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Easedale Lodge
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