Wednesday Walk - A Section of Spring in Lakeland 50 - Loop 1

Wed 13th May 2026

Walk Details:

Event Type
Group Walk
Region / Area
Northern England / Lakeland
Local Group
Lakeland
Distance
10-12ml.
Start Time
09:30
Route
Meet at the Parish Church Ambleside - the one where we host our Spring in Lakeland Event. The meeting time coincides with the arrival of the 516 bus from Kendal

Our mission today is to enjoy a walk whilst Mark and Nicky do a little bit more writing and refining of the route description for our Spring in Lakeland 50 mile event next year.  The walk will visit Rydal Water, Loughrigg Terrace, Loughrigg Tarn, then Elterwater and across to Slater Bridge (so a walk out to the inspiration for our new logo!!).  Then leaving the 50 route we will return via Colwith Force to Skelwith Bridge, to pick up the route again over the shoulder of Loughrigg, back to Ambleside.

Potential for anyone wanting to shorten the route to abandon us (ruthlessly, some would say) at Chesters Cafe and catch a bus back into Ambleside

General Notes
There may be some slight to and fro'ing as we check minor details on the route - but not very much of that.  Mostly, just a lovely walk out. Hope to see you there
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