Route: Loughrigg Fell
Area: Central Lake District
Date of walk: 5th November 2013
Walkers: Andrew
Distance: 7.9 miles
Ascent: 1,400 feet
I parked by St Mary’s Church Rydal and crossed the road, and the River Rothay, to join the path alongside the shore of Rydal Water. At the far end of Rydal Water I joined Loughrigg Terrace, a beautiful path with views over Grasmere
At the end of the terrace I turned uphill to climb to the summit of Loughrigg Fell at a height of 1,101 feet. Despite its small stature, it punches well above its weight, commanding great views in all directions and being set in the middle of a rugged landscape
On the way down the weather cleared for a time, giving some lovely views towards Langdale and also over Windermere and Ambleside
After wandering round Ambleside for a short time, I returned to the start via Rydal Park and Rydal Hall, a great ending to a great walk
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I parked opposite St Mary’s Church Rydal and put £4 in the honesty box, so as to avoid being struck by a bolt of lightning
On the footbridge over the River Rothay, which flows out of Rydal Water
Rydal Water
One of the Rydal Caves
Loughrigg Terrace
Grasmere comes into view
Grasmere
The summit of Loughrigg Fell is ahead
Summit of Loughrigg Fell, looking over Windermere
Elterwater
It suddenly misted up for 15 minutes or so
Out of the mist now, and looking over Windermere
Some blue skies at last
A small pool near Lily Tarn, looking towards the eastern fells
Lily Tarn
Ambleside
Crossing back over the River Rothay via Miller Bridge
The Bridge House Ambleside
After leaving Ambleside, I enter Rydal Park
Rydal Park
The Grot - see below
Rydal Hall, just before arriving back to the start
