Loughrigg Fell and Elterwater [Elterwater] - National Park Guided Walk

Loughrigg Fell and Elterwater [Elterwater] - National Park Guided Walk

A National Park Volunteer-led guided walk over Loughrigg Fell with views over Grasmere, Rydal Water and Elterwater.

By Lake District National Park Authority

Date and time

Thu, 1 Aug 2024 10:00 - 16:30 GMT+1

Location

Britannia Inn, Elterwater

Brittania Inn Elterwater LA22 9HP United Kingdom

About this event

  • 6 hours 30 minutes

Start point: Britannia Inn, Elterwater

Length: 11.3km (7 miles) with 679m (2228ft) of ascent

Time: 5.5hours (approx.)

Walk grade: Moderate (see grade description below)

This is a challenging and rewarding moderate grade walk beginning from Elterwater following Great Langdale Beck before climbing steeply to a splendid view from Meg’s Gill waterfalls. From here the walk continues over Dow Bank before a second steep ascent to the summit of Loughrigg itself (335m). Coming off the fell the route passes Loughrigg Tarn and then returns to Elterwater.

Paths are generally good but there are some sections that may be muddy and/or slippery in poor weather. There are a number of short sections of rocky descent and other features such as stiles on the route.

Participants will need to dress appropriately for the terrain and weather and bring a packed lunch. Please see the main webpage for more details.

Your confirmation email will include full details - please read it carefully.

Organised by

Lake District National Park Authority

Grade descriptions

All our walks are graded as easy and accessible, easy or moderate, to ensure you can choose the walk that’s right for you. But what do these gradings actually mean? The grades are based on a combination of factors including: terrain, accessibility (gates, stiles, path width), gradient, length, duration, total ascent and highest point. Families are welcome on all of our walks, but not all are pushchair friendly so please read the route descriptions.

Grade: Easy and accessible

  • Walk length: 3 – 7 km (1.8 – 4.5 miles)
  • Approximate duration: 1.5 hours to 2.5 hours
  • Easy and accessible walks go at a leisurely pace and follow generally flat or rolling paths with gentle hills. The paths are wide, firm and have no barriers to access such as steep sections, steps or stiles. The walks are suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.

Grade: Easy

  • Walk length: 4 – 10 km (2.5 – 6 miles)
  • Approximate duration: 2.5 – 4 hours
  • Easy walks may include some short ascents and descents. The path surface might be earth, grass or stone and – while generally firm – it may have some loose or uneven sections, or be soft underfoot after rain. You may also encounter steps, gates and narrow sections. Most of our Easy walks are very suitable for families, and some are pushchair friendly (please check route descriptions).

Grade: Moderate

  • Walk length: 6 – 15 km (3.7 – 9 miles)
  • Approximate duration: 3 – 6 hours
  • Moderate walks include hilly ground and require a reasonable level of fitness. You might encounter climbs up some steeper sections. The surfaces may be rough and uneven, with rocky or muddy sections, and you may also find yourself walking up irregular steps, over stiles or through narrow gates and gaps.