Grasmere via Loughrigg Terrace 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.
You cross the River Rothay and follow Loughrigg Terrace above the lake, then climb a stepped path to the summit.
Grasmere via Loughrigg Terrace at a glance
| Distance | 2.8 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 280 m |
| Time up | 1h 0m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 35m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Grasmere village |
| Start grid reference | NY 338 064 |
| Summit grid reference | NY346051 |
Grasmere via Loughrigg Terrace 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
- The Distiller’s Arms0.8 km
- Tweedies Bar0.9 km
- 1769 Bar & Restaurant1.0 km
- Grasmere Tea Gardens0.8 km
- Faeryland0.8 km
- Thirteen Valleys Kitchen0.9 km
- Public toilets0.6 km
- Public toilets0.8 km
- Public toilets1.0 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Grasmere via Loughrigg Terrace takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 0h 50m | 1h 20m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 0m | 1h 35m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 15m | 2h 0m |
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 15:30 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 35m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:03. Start by 15:28 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 35m 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 Grasmere village
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Grasmere up Silver How
Other routes up Loughrigg Fell
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambleside via Rothay Park | 4.0 km one way | 336 m | 1h 20m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 338 064, 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.
Grasmere via Loughrigg Terrace: questions and answers
How far is Grasmere via Loughrigg Terrace?
Grasmere via Loughrigg Terrace is 2.8 km one way to the summit of Loughrigg Fell, with 280 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 5.6 km.
How long does Grasmere via Loughrigg Terrace take?
About 1h 0m to the summit of Loughrigg Fell and 1h 35m 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 0m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Grasmere via Loughrigg Terrace?
Grasmere via Loughrigg Terrace starts from Grasmere village. The grid reference is NY 338 064.
Is Grasmere via Loughrigg Terrace suitable for beginners?
Yes. Peakify grades it Easy: a fit beginner can walk it on a clear day. Take a map, warm layers and waterproofs all the same.
What time should I start Grasmere via Loughrigg Terrace today?
By 15:30 at the latest. Sunset on Loughrigg Fell today is 18:05, Grasmere via Loughrigg Terrace takes about 1h 35m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Grasmere via Loughrigg Terrace?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).