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Carlisle Group

We are the Carlisle Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Slow pace. Starting from outside Sun Inn, Grasmere. We will ascent quite steeply to reach Alcock Tarn. Descend maintaining great views to reach Coffin Trail, which is followed until we reach Rydal. Options follow lakeside edge or ascend on to Loughrigg Terrace before descending back to Grasmere and the cars.

Tuesday, 2 September 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Ascent to Alcock Tarn is quite steep but good path should be manageable for all, including dogs.

Start time 09:30 as parking can be of premium.

Refreshments: Halfway at Rydal.  Plenty of cafes/pubs in/around Grasmere.

Toilets: in Grasmere village.  Also at Rydal.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 33762 08556
Nearest postcode:
LA22 9RE
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peroxide.portfolio.excavated
Start time:
9:30 am

long layby A591 Grasmere. If full other lays nearby or car parks in Grasmere village.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking