C walk approx. 5 1/2 miles Ambleside to Grasmere via Loughrigg Fell (high route) Led by Marion
D walkers can take the low level route via Rydal Water (self guided)
We set off from Ambleside taking the path and track uphill behind Loughrigg. It’s a bit steep but there’s no rush. Eventually we drop down to Loughrigg Tarn. An ice cream stop is possible at a farm campsite.
We continue along the side of the tarn up-to Loughrigg Terrace. We then drop down to the Lakeside. We can take a short stop to paddle/swim weather permitting.
We return along the side of Grasmere Lake before joining the road into Grasmere.
D walkers can start the walk with the C walkers in Ambleside and take the low level route to Rydal water and then onto Grasmere. This would be self guided (see map above).