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View of Rydal Water – Rydal Water Beach loop from Ambleside

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View of Rydal Water – Rydal Water Beach loop from Ambleside

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View of Rydal Water – Rydal Water Beach loop from Ambleside

00:38

5.43km

120m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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316 m

The Coffin Route (Rydal Water)

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The coffin route is named after the medieval route used to transport coffins and the dead to burial at St Oswald’s Church in Grasmere.
It's a wonderfully runnable trail, well maintained but still slightly technical underfoot. The views over Rydal Water and onto the fells are awesome, you'll have to stop to admire them though!

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2.85 km

White Moss Bridge

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The bridge at White Moss was installed in July 2014 to replace the previous wooden footbridge and form part of a network of cycle paths and improved access across the Lake District. The bridge was commissioned by the Lake District National Park.

The design of the bridge is inspired by the existing features on site: the three triangular stone pillars that support the bridge and the natural flow of the water. Within the new deck, the three triangular pillars are depicted with Corten steel panels. The movement of the water around the pillars and the swirling eddies that this creates are emphasised in the handrail supports at these locations.

Although the bridge’s handrails are based on traditional estate gates, they are heavier sections and hand-forged and punched holes provide a crafted, tactile finish. The steelwork is galvanised with a patinated finish and an oak deck with Corten steel inlays adds to the harmony of the structure with the rural environment.
(CB Arts)

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3.32 km

View of Rydal Water

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Rydal Water at its best.

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3.75 km

View of Rydal Water from Rydal Cave

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This deep calm lake is great for swimming, with two little islands to reach.

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4.00 km

Rydal Water Beach

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Easy trail- just watch out for the walkers!

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4.22 km

View of Rydal Water

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Rydal Water is one of the smallest lakes in the Lake District. It is only 3/4 mile long by 1/4 mile at its widest point, that is a pretty small 1.2 kilometres by 400 metres in metric terms. However, it is a very popular place because of the connection to William Wordsworth. The views out over Rydal are great from any vantage point, but particularly from here, where you can get a close-up view of the island.

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4.49 km

Rydal Water Beach

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This place is used for splashing around in the water or swimming in it.

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5.07 km

Wooden bridge at the eastern end of Rydal Water

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This bridge allows you to walk over the River Rothay with dry feet.

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5.43 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.32 km

728 m

227 m

155 m

Surfaces

1.81 km

1.45 km

1.35 km

390 m

212 m

208 m

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Friday 3 July

19°C

14°C

66 %

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View of Rydal Water – Rydal Water Beach loop from Ambleside

The Coffin Route (Rydal Water)

White Moss Bridge

View of Rydal Water

View of Rydal Water from Rydal Cave

Rydal Water Beach

View of Rydal Water

Rydal Water Beach

Wooden bridge at the eastern end of Rydal Water

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