This walk has been cancelled

Sorry but the leader is having to cancel this walk. He will try to re-schedule it within the next few months.

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Kendal Group

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Overview

A pleasant walk to Grasmere Lake, Rydal Water and Loughrigg Tarn. Mainly good paths, fairly steep tarmac climb out of Ambleside past Loughrigg Brow.

Thursday, 2 April 2026
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
9:20 am
Estimated finish time:
10:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
365.8m / 1200ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SD 52102 91241
Nearest postcode:
LA9 7HX
what3words:
held.rush.many
Meeting time:
8:30 am

Kendal Leisure Centre. If you are leaving your car here you will need to display a parking permit in your windscreen. This can be purchased at Reception for £3.00. The car sharing costs of £18.00 will be divided between the driver and passengers.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 33900 07201
Nearest postcode:
LA22 9SL
what3words:
hiding.scored.century
Start time:
9:20 am

Grasmere main car park (Stock Lane) Some free car parking spaces may be available on lay-by on A591, op. footpath into Grasmere village and car park

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