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Grasmere Lake – Rydal Water Beach loop from Grasmere

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Grasmere Lake – Rydal Water Beach loop from Grasmere

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5.0

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Grasmere Lake – Rydal Water Beach loop from Grasmere

00:53

10.3km

180m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.95 km for 160 m

After 7.86 km for 88 m

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704 m

Faeryland Grasmere Tea Garden and Boat Hire

Highlight • Cafe

Sit down, enjoy a perfect cup of tea and maybe a few biscuits, and enjoy the view on Grasmere. Opening times depend upon the weather, but if you are as …

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2.70 km

Grasmere Lake

Highlight • Lake

Just sit back, relax,have some snacks and enjoy the views

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4.95 km

Rydal Water Beach

Highlight • Beach

Easy trail- just watch out for the walkers!

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5.16 km

View of Rydal Water

Highlight • Lake

Rydal Water is one of the smallest lakes in the Lake District. It is only 3/4 mile long by 1/4 mile at its widest point, that is a pretty small …

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5.97 km

Pelter Bridge Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Be careful 24 hour chargeable car park at Pelter bridge ...LDNPA robbers , A car had a penalty notice on it when we arrived

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7.65 km

Coffin Route

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Coffin Route is named after the route taken to carry people who had died from Ambleside and Rydal to St Oswald's Church in Grasmere for their burial. It's a …

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8.05 km

Donkey Trod Track

Highlight • Trail

9.29 km

Dove Cottage — William Wordsworth’s Home

Highlight • Historical Site

Dove Cottage offers an intimate look at the life of William Wordsworth. It was here that many of his finest poems were created, often inspired by the detailed descriptions of …

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10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.33 km

3.02 km

2.72 km

965 m

264 m

Surfaces

4.06 km

3.22 km

1.33 km

1.16 km

355 m

168 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

6°C

55 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Grasmere Lake – Rydal Water Beach loop from Grasmere

Faeryland Grasmere Tea Garden and Boat Hire

Grasmere Lake

Rydal Water Beach

View of Rydal Water

Pelter Bridge Car Park

Coffin Route

Donkey Trod Track

Dove Cottage — William Wordsworth’s Home

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