Ambleside via Rothay Park up Loughrigg Fell: route map, distance and time
335 m · Lake District C&W · OS grid NY346051
Loughrigg Fell is a low, knobbly fell between Ambleside, Grasmere and Rydal, with paths from three villages and views over Grasmere and Windermere.
A lane leads from Rothay Park onto the fell, and paths wind north over knolls to the summit trig pillar.
Ambleside via Rothay Park at a glance
| Distance | 4.0 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 336 m |
| Time up | 1h 20m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 10m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Ambleside |
| Start grid reference | NY 376 044 |
| Summit grid reference | NY346051 |
Ambleside via Rothay Park map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
- Royal Oak0.1 km
- The White Lion0.1 km
- The Ambleside Inn0.1 km
- Sheila's Cottage0.0 km
- Costa0.0 km
- Kopi Tiam0.0 km
- Public toilets0.0 km
- Public toilets0.2 km
- Public toilets0.2 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Ambleside via Rothay Park takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 5m | 1h 45m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 20m | 2h 10m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 40m | 2h 40m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:48, sunset 18:05. Start by 14:55 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 10m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:03. Start by 14:53 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 10m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Loughrigg Fell summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Loughrigg Fell right now. The main Loughrigg Fell page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Loughrigg Fell forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Loughrigg Fell
Loughrigg Fell is a low, knobbly fell between Ambleside, Grasmere and Rydal, with paths from three villages and views over Grasmere and Windermere. More about Loughrigg Fell, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Marilyn, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Nab Scar (450 m), 2.3 km north
- Silver How (394 m), 2.7 km north-west
Challenges that include Loughrigg Fell
More walks from Ambleside
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Ambleside via Stock Ghyll and Wansfell Pike up Baystones
- Ambleside via Low Pike and High Pike up Dove Crag
- Fairfield Horseshoe from Ambleside up Hart Crag
- Ambleside via Low Sweden Bridge and Low Pike up High Pike
- Ambleside via Scandale Pass up Little Hart Crag
- Ambleside via Low Sweden Bridge up Low Pike
- Ambleside via the south ridge up Red Screes
Other routes up Loughrigg Fell
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasmere via Loughrigg Terrace | 2.8 km one way | 280 m | 1h 0m | Easy |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 376 044, the summit at NY346051), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Ambleside via Rothay Park: questions and answers
How far is Ambleside via Rothay Park?
Ambleside via Rothay Park is 4.0 km one way to the summit of Loughrigg Fell, with 336 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 8.0 km.
How long does Ambleside via Rothay Park take?
About 1h 20m to the summit of Loughrigg Fell and 2h 10m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 2h 40m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Ambleside via Rothay Park?
Ambleside via Rothay Park starts from Ambleside. The grid reference is NY 376 044.
Is Ambleside via Rothay Park suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start Ambleside via Rothay Park today?
By 14:55 at the latest. Sunset on Loughrigg Fell today is 18:05, Ambleside via Rothay Park takes about 2h 10m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Ambleside via Rothay Park?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).