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Run past Alcock Tarn and Rydal Water from Grasmere., Ambleside, Cumbria

Run past Alcock Tarn and Rydal Water from Grasmere.

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Here is a Lake District walk from Grasmere up to Alcock Tarn, with wide views over Windermere, returning past Rydal Water.

Along the way

1
Alcock TarnA tarn reached on the climb from Grasmere, with panoramic views over Windermere.
2
Rydal WaterA Lake District lake passed on the return leg of the walk.
3
GrasmereThe village where the walk starts and finishes.

The route

Distance11 km
Running≈ 1 h 27
Cycling≈ 1 h 06
Climb↑ 419 m
RouteCircular

A 11 km circular route from Ambleside to run or cycle, with 419 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 419 m in total

Before you go

StartGrasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9SLOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingThe start is the large pay and display car park at the southern end of the village near the A591 Keswick to Ambleside road.

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