LOUGHRIGG FELL · 335 M · NY 347 051
Ambleside circuit via the Terrace
Four lakes, a waterfall, a cave and the best terrace path in the district — the most varied low fell walk in Lakeland.
DISTANCE
8 km
ASCENT
320 m
ESTIMATED TIME
3 h 15
PHOTO ZONES
5
locations revealed on the hill
THE START
Rydal Road car park, Ambleside
NY 375 047 · LA22 9AN
Large pay & display on Rydal Road. Alt start: White Moss car park reverses the circuit. Zone 1 (Stock Ghyll Force) is a 10-minute waymarked spur behind the Market Hall — take it first.
TODAY ON THE SUMMIT
SUMMIT TEMP
12°C
WIND / GUSTS
5 / 9 m/s
CLOUD COVER
100%
RAIN CHANCE
98%
Open-Meteo · summit-height estimate · always check the MWIS mountain forecast before you commit.
TODAY'S LIGHT
SUNRISE
06:48
golden until 07:35
SUNSET
19:23
golden from 18:36
THE HIDDEN FIVE
5 photo zones wait on this route
Their locations are secret until you're on the hill — that's the game. What we'll tell you: 1 shoots best at dawn, 2 at golden hour, 2 in any light. Plan your start time accordingly.
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BEFORE YOU GO
Modest height but a maze of knolls and paths — easy to lose the line in mist. Rydal Cave roof is unsupported: photograph from the mouth, do not enter deep.
The mountain decides. Check the forecast, carry map and compass, and read the Fell Pledge.