Lying just off the A591 between Ambleside and Grasmere, Loughrigg Fell is one of the Wainwrights I had been looking forward to climbing with Rowan for a long time. There is the main car park above the town centre on the A591 towards Rydal. Starts from: outside Britannia Inn, Elterwater at 10:00 am; see start point descriptions here. #adventurecallingIt’s amazing how different weather conditions can make a place look so different. Find out about the 214 'Wainwright' fells. This scenic walk takes us from Langdale valley to Loughrigg Fell by Loughrigg Tarn, with extensive views over the Langdales and Grasmere. In my second blog post, during a Strolling along an easy level path, we spotted a beautiful tree. Keep aiming for the trig point.From the summit trig point, bear right, heading north-west, aiming for the deep notch of Dunmail Raise.A path appears dropping down the ridge. Route: Ambleside → Loughrigg Fell → Skelwith Bridge Top 10 Family-Friendly Wainwright Walks. Rydal Cave is a man made quarry which in its heyday of the 19th century produced high quality roofing slates. Follow the tarmac road down past the cottages and Do not cross the bridge but turn right onto the Under Loughrigg road. Climb the shoulder and down the other side to the With your back to the cave, bear right and left descending on the increasingly rough track through zigzags and beside the wall enclosing Jobson Close to the left. Loughrigg Fell: the perfect walk from Ambleside, Lake DistrictEverything you need to know to hike the Hump Ridge Track Alfred Wainwright said in his guide book that “everyone likes Loughrigg”.
Really enjoy reading your blogs And that’s really nice to hear, thank you. Traverse the fellside until nearing the obvious end point, bear right onto a path crossing the shoulder of a small knoll below Ewe Crag - this is the only path bearing right. The path is completely flat, and the whole area is so picturesque, even on a cloudy day.You’ll keep passing beautiful parts of Rydal for the next mile or so before heading into Ambleside town centre once more.There are loads of excellent cafes and restaurants in Ambleside for an afternoon treat.
hunted for its dinner.After a very short, steep climb, we found ourselves on the level path of Loughrigg Terrace. After buying a one way ticket to Istanbul we spent a year making our way through Asia before arriving in Australia, where we have been living ever since.
The climb to the fell top is approximately 360m, if you take in the whole six mile loop the total elevation gained is 434m. Go through the gate and bear right to leave the track and follow the wall round to the right for just a few metres. With one look right, you’ll see there’s a higher place to reach yet.However, it is a great spot to stop and take in a glimpse of Loughrigg Tarn and Elter Water.After taking in the view it’s time to head right to the second false summit, a steep and scraggy path upwards! Visited: 22 May 2011. Routes of ascent to the summit of Loughrigg Fell. Further inside, the stones were a bit too far apart for Rowan’s little legs, but at the entrance, we were able to watch the fish and ducks come and go, un-phased by the visitors to their home.After spending nearly an hour mooching around, we decided to begin the short walk back to the car. This scenic walk takes us from Langdale valley to Loughrigg Fell by Loughrigg Tarn, with extensive views over the Langdales and Grasmere. Continue through the Park back into the town centre.If you like this walk then why not try one of our other nearby walks: Got loads coming up too (I’m so behind). Distance: 5 miles (cumulative 173 miles). It was a hot day and the over-hanging trees and cool shallow water looked perfect for paddling but we resisted the temptation and pressed on – after a quick rendition of Billy Goats Gruff of course. Inevitably things change on the ground so if you think this walk needs updating please note that gradients are usually grossly exaggerated It had taken very little effort to reach here, but it was beautiful to walk along.
Walked on 22 May 2011. We soon arrived at a bridge which crossed the stream that links Rydal Water and Grasmere.
Lying just off the A591 between Ambleside and Grasmere, Loughrigg Fell is one of the Wainwrights I had been looking forward to climbing with Rowan for a long time. Southern Fells. Loughrigg Fell just on the outskirts of Ambleside is a superb vantage point for the surrounding fells. There are a couple of smaller car parks dotted around too.The work we do on this web site, both researching and writing up walks, takes a lot of our time but doesn't make us a great deal of money. From there we climb up Loughrigg Terrace to the top of the fell, and as the views open up, we cross to Ivy Crag and then Lilly Tarn.Please pop in to see us at Adventure Peaks, 101 Lake Road, Ambleside LA22 0DB, Whether it’s something to do on a rainy day in the Lake District, or you fancy your first experience of outdoor climbing in the sun we are here.We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website.