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Rydal Water & Grasmere Dog Walk, Lake District

Rydal Water & Grasmere Dog Walk

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Suitable forWalking
Dog friendly

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Rydal Water is the Lake District's most peaceful lake — a sheltered tarn between Grasmere and Windermere surrounded by fells. Dogs run off-lead on the paths; the lake has excellent access for swimming. Wordsworth walked here daily from nearby Dove Cottage.

For your dog

Off leadYes, there are stretches where your dog can run free
WaterRydal Water — crystal clear lake swimming; River Rothay
LivestockSheep on surrounding fell paths
MudLower paths firm; fell paths boggy
SuitsAll breeds
Best timeAll year

Along the way

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Rydal WaterDogs can swim from the western shore. The reflected fells in the lake on still days are extraordinarily beautiful.

The route

Distance6.2 km
Off leadYes
Walking≈ 2 h 01
Climb↑ 382 m
RouteOut and back

A 6.2 km out-and-back dog walk from Grasmere, with 382 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 382 m in total

Before you go

StartA591, Lakes, AmblesideOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingRydal car park, LA22 9LR
By train or busBus from Ambleside and Grasmere
UnderfootEastern lakeside path accessible
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