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View of Loughrigg Tarn – Rydal Water Beach loop from Great Langdale

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View of Loughrigg Tarn – Rydal Water Beach loop from Great Langdale

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4.8

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View of Loughrigg Tarn – Rydal Water Beach loop from Great Langdale

02:41

33.7km

580m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.4 km for 160 m

After 19.5 km for 297 m

After 20.7 km for 297 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.11 km

Gravel path beside Great Langdale Beck

Highlight • Trail

Very good gravel/cobble surface. Usually very busy with families and walkers.

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8.78 km

The Trevor Woodburn Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

The bridge is situated on a footpath and cycle path linking Elterwater to Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside in Cumbria. The bridge spans the River Brathay, a short distance upstream from …

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10.5 km

View of Loughrigg Tarn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Indeed a nice place to picnic by the water. Bring everything, there are no facilities.

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13.5 km

Grasmere

Lake

15.3 km

Footbridge over the River Rothay

Highlight • River

This is a beatiful spot between Rydal Water and Grasmere Lake with a footbridge over the River Rothay.

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16.4 km

Rydal Water Beach

Highlight • Beach

Easy trail- just watch out for the walkers!

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17.0 km

Steps End Wood

Forest

18.3 km

Fieldfoot Wood

Forest

20.2 km

Ambleside Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Many tourists about, plenty of shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, souvenir shops. This is a busy place

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22.3 km

View of Lily Tarn

Highlight • Viewpoint

You have gorgeous views out towards Lily Tarn and Todd Crag from here.

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22.3 km

Loughrigg Fell Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A fantastic descent from the summit of Loughrigg Fell into Skewith Bridge. Dropping 330ft in just 0.7 miles, the descent consists of a mixture of loose rocks, limestone slabs and …

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33.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

5.50 km

5.16 km

2.52 km

539 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

11.5 km

2.68 km

1.93 km

657 m

206 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 25 August

21°C

12°C

41 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

June 20, 2024,Grasmere emtb ride

Bridleways mostly, couple of VERY difficult sections. LOADS of stupid dog owners with dogs off lead again!!!

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View of Loughrigg Tarn – Rydal Water Beach loop from Great Langdale

Gravel path beside Great Langdale Beck

The Trevor Woodburn Bridge

View of Loughrigg Tarn

Footbridge over the River Rothay

Rydal Water Beach

Ambleside Town Centre

View of Lily Tarn

Loughrigg Fell Descent

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