Grasmere - Rydal - Nab Scar circular
Sat, 03 Aug
|Ambleside
Discover this 13.8-km circular trail near Grasmere in the Lake District. Generally considered a challenging route, there is the opportunity to walk a gentle straight route to Grasmere and then climbing up to see breathtaking views
Time & Location
03 Aug 2024, 10:00
Ambleside, Ambleside LA22 9SD, UK
About the event
A little bit of a hidden gem in the Lake District National Park is the mind-blowing Rydal Cave.
Originally an abandoned 19th-century quarry, it has since been preserved and is now open for the public to enjoy.
As well as Rydal Cave being your final destination, this scenic walk will take you on a stroll through the idyllic White Moss woods, next to Rydal Water and finally, to the cave.
It’s a fabulous and easy walk (first part) that the whole family can enjoy for a day out in nature. Plus, it has some jaw-dropping views on the way.
Walking into Grasmere past 2 lakes and the opportunity to stop and have a break, entering some cafes and a natural place for people who want to return to their cars as well as those who want to go on to a tough climb to a beautiful tarn and stunning views on the way down in the land of Wordsworth.
See All trails to learn more about this route.
We will park at White Moss Car Park. Please note though - this is a private car park and costs £5 for first 2 hours and then £2.20 per hour afterwards (so budget for around £16-18 for parking using RingGo) - Drivers beware!. Although it does not say pay and display, this car park has ANPR (automated number plate recognition) tech. It detects your car plate on entry and exit. First 10mins is free but exceeding that without making payment on exit is a £60 penalty. See signs here
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Watch a video of the route we will be taking and the terrain we will be crossing.
Go to person: Amir