Caves and Ridges of Rydal Water

Walks, England, Cumbria, South Lakeland
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Caves and Ridges of Rydal Water

Lakes CP, Cumbria

by claud

  • 2hr 10m / 3.2km
  • 95

Fancy a family friendly jaunt with woods, streams, a river crossing, caves, lakeside fun and epic views? Look no further! A beaut of a walk.

  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Hilly & steep
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly

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  1. This walk starts at the White Moss Car Park which is a paid car park. Head onto the main path and into the trees.

    Step 1: This walk starts at the White Moss Car Park which is a paid car park. Head onto the main path and into the trees.

  2. Follow the wide dirt path as it heads slightly right.

    Step 2: Follow the wide dirt path as it heads slightly right.

  3. Soon after at the path junction, turn right to access the toilet block. Otherwise continue straight.

    Step 3: Soon after at the path junction, turn right to access the toilet block. Otherwise continue straight.

  4. When you reach the stream, head over the footbridge or paddle and splash your way across. You may get stuck here for a while with kids 💦

    Step 4: When you reach the stream, head over the footbridge or paddle and splash your way across. You may get stuck here for a while with kids 💦

  5. The path brings you to a clearing with picnic benches and stepping stones by the River Rothay.

    Step 5: The path brings you to a clearing with picnic benches and stepping stones by the River Rothay.

  6. You’ll pass by this on the way back too if you don’t want to stop now.

    Step 6: You’ll pass by this on the way back too if you don’t want to stop now.

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