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SOUTH-EAST LAKES

On Loughrigg Fell, Ambleside (Route 1)

ROUTE 1

Loughrigg Fell circuit

Start/Finish Royal Oak pub, Ambleside Distance 9.8km (6 miles) Ascent/Descent 410m (1345ft) Grade Trail running, Level 2 Time 1hr 40min High point Loughrigg Fell (335m/1099ft) Maps 1:25,000 OS Map OL7, 1:40,000 Harvey Lake District Public transport Bus 555/599 from Windermere/Keswick Parking Pay & display car park on Lake Road

Ambleside is the main tourist hub of the South Lakes, and this short run is a great introduction to the vast range of terrain and running opportunities in the region. While the ascents are relatively modest, you are rewarded with spectacular views such as that of Grasmere from Loughrigg Terrace, and from the summit down the length of Windermere. There are few runs in this book where such great views are rewarded for so little effort, so this is a perfect choice of run for someone who only has a short time available. The name Loughrigg is derived from the Gaelic lough meaning lake, and Norse hyggr meaning ridge.