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Alcock Tarn, Rydal Water & Grasmere, Grasmere

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Overview

From Alcock Tarn there are panorama views of Lake Windermere and the southern Lake District . We descend towards Rydal on a clear path across the fellside, following an undulating course all the way to Rydal. River Rothay, and the shore of Rydal water and Grasmere.
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.7km / 9.8mi
Ascent:
495.3m / 1625ft
Type:
circular
Contact the Walk Leader by 8pm on 12th May

Features

  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 34200 07601
Nearest postcode:
LA22 9QZ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Start at 10am at the layby off the A591

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