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YHA Grasmere To Rydal and Alcock Tarn.

Summary

A walk around Grasmere and Rydal Water to Wordsworth's old home at Rydal Mount. Then following the old coffin road before climbing to the beautiful remote viewpoint of Alcock Tarn.
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.8 miles (12.5 km)
Walking time:
04h 00m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Grasmere Youth Hostel

lat: 54.4623168

lon: -3.0247837

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