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Trail Running Planet · Lake District · Rydal

Vale of Rydal

You get the full Wordsworth vale, Rydal Water, Grasmere and the paths the poet knew by heart, on a longer low loop that keeps the running easy and the scenery constant.

Distance

19 km

Ascent

317 m

Descent

317 m

Max elevation

186 m

Route type

Loop

Est. time

2h 20m – 3h 10m

Grade

Hard

Navigation

straightforward

Parking

LA22 9SE

Dogs

Welcome

Best seasons

spring, summer, autumn, winter

About this route

A 19km low loop through the vale of Rydal and Grasmere, linking Rydal Water, Grasmere and the quiet valley floor between Ambleside and Dunmail. Gentle, scenic Lakeland running that stays off the high fells.

Hazards & notes

Busy honeypot paths mean crowds in season, and the lakeshore and valley floor hold mud after rain. Some sections run close to the water, so keep children and dogs in check.

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/rydal/vale-of-rydal

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