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Trail Running Planet · Lake District · Grasmere

Ambleside Low Level Loop

Rydal Water, Grasmere, woodland paths, and those views - all without setting foot on a major fell. This is what the Lakes are for on an easy-legs day.

Distance

19.6 km

Ascent

562 m

Descent

562 m

Max elevation

278 m

Route type

Loop

Est. time

4h 10m – 5h 35m

Grade

Hard

Navigation

straightforward

Parking

LA22 9BX

Dogs

Welcome

Best seasons

spring, summer, autumn

About this route

A 19.6km low-level circuit from Ambleside threading through Rydal Water, Under Loughrigg, and the south shore of Grasmere - the classic Lake District landscape without the big climb.

Hazards & notes

River paths can be muddy and briefly flooded after heavy rain near Rothay Park. Grasmere and Rydal attract large visitor numbers in summer - expect foot traffic on the path around Rydal Water.

Emergency

Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.

Full route, GPX download & live conditions:

https://trailrunningplanet.com/routes/england/lake-district/grasmere/ambleside-low-level-loop

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