Loughrigg Fell
Loughrigg Fell
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- 842darrent22 contributionsAre we there yet ?Awesome views of grassmere. Harder climb than expected, steps are quite steep and slippery. When you think you are near the top you aren’t, you have only just started 🤣. All shapes and ages were visiting, most made it to the top, but quite a few quit. It’s not hard enough for experienced walkers but a good one if you have limited time.Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 2 February 2024
- RazzyBthefirstMacclesfield, United Kingdom1,503 contributionsSome people.....Walked from Ambleside in the sunshine and were soon admiring the incredible views. We were sat on a bench overlooking the tarn when a low flying cargo plane flew in front of us, unreal. Plenty of families enjoying a picnic and a swim, idyllic really. Circular walk so back along Loughrigg terrace and the caves. Just after the caves, as you walk down the hill, the stone path has been badly affected, I guess by recent storms. If you're in any way unstable, I'd avoid. People on here marking Loughrigg Tarn down because of car parking charges, it being busy or your holiday home didn't refund you.....need to have a word with themselves. Just a beautiful spot in the English countryside.Visited July 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 25 July 2024
- hazel20 contributionsReally nice go early in the morningWent up at first light as this can get busy. Quite easy no scrambles but steep. Follow the old golf road round instead of app way through the woods as to over grown now. Views are fantastic as expected 🤩 great morning outVisited September 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 11 September 2024
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Beth Absalom
United Kingdom25 contributions
Sept 2020
Fantastic walking route from Ambleside up Loughrigg Fell with stunning views. We continued down towards Lake Grasmere and looped around towards Rydal Cave which was fun to venture into and listen to the echo! We then returned to Ambleside walking along Under Loughrigg following the River Rothay. Highly recommend this loop which took around 3 hours altogether.
Written 1 October 2020
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Jo M
11 contributions
Mar 2022
We walked the circular route from Ambleside to the Loughrigg trig point and then down the steep steps /path and back towards Rydel caves. Beautiful panoramic scenery with varied terrain taking you across open fell, mountainsides, riverwalks and forest. We were glad to have done the clockwise route as the climb up from the Grasmere lake area would have been quite tough (especially if busy) - thankfully not many hikers around despite the glorious sunshine. Need proper footwear especially as the rock steps were a little icy in parts.
Written 6 March 2022
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Storyteller607619
Kent, UK10 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Best views not to miss! We walked up with our 8&11 year olds, who really enjoyed it too. Had to add on parking afterwards - which ought to have been more straightforward than it was - and in our opinion a little expensive, but overall the views and experience was well worth it!
Written 23 August 2023
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Geofflane2013
Cranleigh, UK44 contributions
Nov 2021
Lovely circular walk from Ambleside, the ascent to Loughrigg Fell is strenuous but well worth it. We went on a sunny day in November and the views were simply stunning. The descent to Loughrigg Terrace was busy and it is clear from the bags of rocks airlifted to the summit that they intend doing some repairs to the main path from Loughrigg terrace in the winter. If you want to avoid the majority of people ascend by a different route, there are plenty to choose from. From the summit must be one of the best views in the Lakes.
Written 16 November 2021
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Clarence
Wakefield, UK954 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
The views are simply stunning here, and you can see for miles and miles. The caves are beautiful and well worth the climb and rock leaping to venture inside! If you like taking photos you’ll be hard pressed to find a better place than here.
Even though we visited on a slightly damp, misty day, it was well worth it, and we did all the trails, parking at the White Moss car park. I’d like to go back in the summer and see the change in the landscape - the autumn colours were wonderful.
Even though we visited on a slightly damp, misty day, it was well worth it, and we did all the trails, parking at the White Moss car park. I’d like to go back in the summer and see the change in the landscape - the autumn colours were wonderful.
Written 7 October 2020
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Lorn S
Falkirk, UK59 contributions
Aug 2020
A wonderful fell with some great features. Started at Rydal Water, itself a great spot, walked up to Rydal Caves. Very interesting, particularly the main cave. Carried on up the hill to the summit, several bumps along the ridge, all good viewpoints to Loughrigg Tarn; down Windermere and over Rydal Water. Made a circuit of it by dropping down the opposite side and following Loughrigg Terrace back, which offers great views over Grasmere from it's elevated position.
Written 19 August 2020
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Mrsch0w
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK93 contributions
Sept 2020
Lucky it was a clear, sunny day and we could see for miles. It’s not too much of an effort but well worth it. If you start and end in Ambleside you can stop for cake at Rydal Mount when you get down from the top.
Written 2 October 2020
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BackinBracknell
Bracknell, UK1,540 contributions
July 2021
It's only 335m high which means the climb is not too taxing, although it is steep. Paths are pretty good. From the summit you have an outstanding 360 degree view on a clear day. It's one of the best viewpoints in the whole Lake District and would definitely recommend.
Written 29 July 2021
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Sarah L
Bedford, UK70 contributions
June 2022
This was a great walk/climb, not too difficult but certainly still had its challenges. I walked from Ambleside which had beautiful views over fields and peaks, and it took me just over an hour to reach the top. It took me up to loughrigg then I went back down towards Rydal and Grasmere. Great walk and would strongly recommend anyone staying near Ambleside to do this walk! It's great.
Written 17 June 2022
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Travel Addict
Surrey25 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
Easy to find and great parking options, plus toilets near the car park. The views are incredible and we saw the brightest rainbows that we have ever seen. We walked to the caves first then did the climb. It was slippy in places so we took care. Our children are 8 and 5 and they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. It was a much more enjoyable experience than visiting Catbells in every way. For people who are active and fit this will be a great climb.
Written 28 October 2020
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Would this walk be ok with children? How long would you say it takes? My children are 5 and 8 years old. Thanks!
Written 6 March 2022
I am travelling with a 2 year old and a 6 year old. The children enjoy walking.
Is the 4 hour hike from Ambleside suitable for the children?
Should I bring a carrier or a pram for the 2 year old?
Written 13 October 2019
Sorry for the delay in answering, i have just seen it, but i'm afraid not, in places a buggy or pram just wouldnt work comfortably, and they are a little too young imho anyway.
Written 8 March 2022
Can you walk to Loughrigg Fell from any of the Ambleside Car Parks? Which is the best for a short walk?
Written 19 November 2017
All the car parks! Best route is through the park and up the fell, we did this route, see link. Look at Walklakes website for a relatively easy route up to summit, 3hours, 6 miles?
Written 23 November 2017
Am I likely to get lost Walking in Ambleside!
Myself and two children (10 & 13) are hoping to do a few big walks.. coming up this weekend and it’s playing on my mind that if I’m navigating we may get lost! Hope it’s all pretty straight forward and there are signposts lol!
Written 23 October 2017
We are complete novices and managed a couple of walks on our own no problem. There are good sign posts and generally lots of people around to ask and lots of maps for sale in the shops. You can also walk one direction and bus back which was a good option (although the buses were quite expensive)
Written 25 October 2017
We have a 79 year old mum with us is this walk suitable or too steep ?
Written 24 March 2017
Hello, sorry I've not come back sooner, as regards the 79 year old, I would say not suitable, to be honest there are no easy routes and it's quite a steep climb. Best not to put yourself in any danger.
Written 23 April 2017
if we want to start the walk from ambleside, where should we park the car, is it sign posted atall
Written 25 March 2016
You can park just below the fell road, on the Under Loughrigg Rd, free of charge. Signposts do exist, but they're small and minimal, but enough to put you on the right track.
Written 23 April 2017
Ime into panoramic photos, where is the best place in the lake district for the most sites . .andy Winchester
Written 24 May 2015
Hello, we're drowning in panoramic views, I could say Keswick and surround, but get on any hill, even somewhere low, like Latterbarrow, and you won't be disappointed.
Written 23 April 2017
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