Rydal Caves & Loughrigg Fell loop from Rydal Water — Lake District National Park

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Rydal Caves & Loughrigg Fell loop from Rydal Water — Lake District National Park

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Rydal Caves & Loughrigg Fell loop from Rydal Water — Lake District National Park

01:28

9.78km

410m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.46 km for 863 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.55 km

Rydal Cave

Highlight • Cave

Take your time visiting Rydal Cave. It is a large cave on the north side of Loughrigg Fell, above Rydal Water. This cave is actually man-made, as a result of slate mining.

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7.43 km

Loughrigg Fell summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Loughrigg Fell might not be the tallest peak in the Lake District. Standing on the summit you would hardy guess, though. Due to its prominent and exposed position, Loughrigg Fell …

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8.28 km

Loughrigg Terrace

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Loughrigg Terrace is the awesome trail that runs from Red Bank wood in the west down towards Rydal Water in the west. It traverses the steep hill below Loughrigg Fell …

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9.78 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.63 km

1.82 km

800 m

797 m

728 m

Surfaces

3.62 km

2.58 km

1.52 km

852 m

650 m

548 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

16°C

7°C

52 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

March 1, 2023,Loughrigg Tarn and Rydal Caves

Celebrating the first day of meteorological spring with this loop around Loughrigg Tarn and Rydal Caves. Such a nice loop soaking in some amazing views without crazy amounts of elevation. I met some nice ducks in the cave too.