Loughrigg Fell has everything. A rocky summit, ancient woodland and pretty tarns. Its steep slopes rise above Grasmere and Rydal Water then to end the walk there's a pub and no less than three tearooms. This is everyone's favourite walk.
LOCATION: 3 miles north west of Ambleside
START: A591 White Moss Walks pay & display car park
Grid ref: NY349066 Postcode: LA229SE
DISTANCE: 5 miles
GRADE: Moderate
TIME: 3 hours
MAP: Explorer OL - English Lakes South Eastern Landranger 90
REFRESHMENTS: Badger Bar & Rydal tearooms
EN ROUTE: Loughrigg Terrace, Rydal Cave, River Rothay, Dora's Field, Rydal Mount
This walk was originally published by
The Manchester Evening News