Walk Information

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Walk route: Pelter Bridge, Rydal - Loughrigg Cave - Loughrigg Terrace - Loughrigg Fell - Lily Tarn - Brow Head - Under Loughrigg - Pelter Bridge, Rydal

Distance: 5.75 miles

Ascent: 1,200ft

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Time: 2 hours 50 minutes

With: David Hall

Conditions: Windy at times, some sunny intervals, a couple of hail showers, wet underfoot

Photos

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Looking across Rydal Water to Nab ScarOver Baneriggs to Helm CragLooking over Grasmere to Silver HowGreat Rigg, Heron Pike and Nab Scar with Rydal Water now far belowGrasmereElter Water and the Coniston FellsLooking into Great Langdale from Loughrigg Fell's summitSeat Sandal and the Fairfield Horseshoe from Loughrigg Fell's summitA burst of sunlight, looking back towards the summitA glimpse of the Langdale PikesHail shower!The weather reaches AmblesideBright sunshine, looking back towards Loughrigg's summit (out of sight)Snow on the upper sections of the Fairfield HorseshoeLily TarnLoughrigg from south east of Lily TarnWaterhead and the remains of Galava (Roman Fort)Ambleside below Wansfell PikeThe Fairfield HorseshoeLots of water in the River Rothay

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