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Run the Rydal Water and Grasmere route from Ambleside., Cumbria

Run the Rydal Water and Grasmere route from Ambleside.

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Welcome to a Lake District circuit from Grasmere that loops around Rydal Water and Grasmere, offering excellent scenery throughout.

Along the way

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Rydal WaterA lake encircled by the route, offering wonderful views across the water.
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GrasmereA lake and village the circuit loops around, with excellent Lake District scenery.

The route

Distance8.8 km
Running≈ 1 h 04
Cycling≈ 46 min
Climb↑ 219 m
RouteCircular

A 8.8 km circular route from Ambleside to run or cycle, with 219 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 219 m in total

Before you go

StartAmbleside, Cumbria, LA22 9SLOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingThe start is the large pay and display car park just off the A591 Ambleside to Keswick Road.
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