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Run the Rydal Water route from Ambleside., Cumbria

Run the Rydal Water route from Ambleside.

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Here we have a Lake District circuit around Rydal Water and Grasmere, passing two former homes of the poet Wordsworth.

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Rydal WaterLake in the Lake District, circled on this route.
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Wordsworth's homesTwo former homes of the poet William Wordsworth are passed on the walk.

The route

Distance9.4 km
Running≈ 1 h 10
Cycling≈ 51 min
Climb↑ 263 m
RouteCircular

A 9.4 km circular route from Ambleside to run or cycle, with 263 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 263 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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