Rydal

Route Details

Distance:	28.4 kilometres
Ascent:	2,239 metres
Estimated Duration:	10 hours 50 minutes How is estimated duration calculated?
Wainwrights Visited:	12
Start & Finish:	Grasmere - NY 3379 0779

This route is part of the Walk the Wainwrights in 21 Days collection.

Route Map

An interactive Ordnance Survey map showing the route, Rydal

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Route Profile

12 Wainwrights Visited

A list of the 12 Wainwrights visited
Name	Height	Region
Stone Arthur	504 metres	The Eastern Fells
Great Rigg	766 metres	The Eastern Fells
Fairfield	873 metres	The Eastern Fells
Hart Crag	823 metres	The Eastern Fells
Hartsop Above How	584 metres	The Eastern Fells
Dove Crag	792 metres	The Eastern Fells
High Pike (Scandale)	656 metres	The Eastern Fells
Low Pike	508 metres	The Eastern Fells
Heron Pike	612 metres	The Eastern Fells
Nab Scar	450 metres	The Eastern Fells
Loughrigg Fell	335 metres	The Central Fells
Silver How	395 metres	The Central Fells

Maps

Modern technology has made navigating in the Lake District fells much easier, however, it is imperative that you also carry a map and compass and know how to use them.

The following maps cover the full Rydal route.

The cover of Ordnance Survey Landranger 90: Penrith and Keswick map — Ordnance Survey Landranger 90: Penrith and Keswick - 1:50,000

The cover of Harvey Maps Superwalker XT25: Lake District East map — Harvey Maps Superwalker XT25: Lake District East - 1:25,000

The cover of Harvey Maps British Mountain Map: Lake District map — Harvey Maps British Mountain Map: Lake District - 1:40,000

The following maps only show part of the Rydal route. As such you will need to pair each map with another to provide full coverage.

The cover of Ordnance Survey Explorer OL5: The English Lakes - North-Eastern Area map — Ordnance Survey Explorer OL5: The English Lakes - North-Eastern Area - 1:25,000

The cover of Ordnance Survey Explorer OL7: The English Lakes - South-Eastern Area map — Ordnance Survey Explorer OL7: The English Lakes - South-Eastern Area - 1:25,000

The cover of Harvey Maps Superwalker XT25: Lake District West map — Harvey Maps Superwalker XT25: Lake District West - 1:25,000

The cover of Harvey Maps Superwalker XT25: Lake District - South East map — Harvey Maps Superwalker XT25: Lake District - South East - 1:25,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How is estimated duration calculated?

Estimated duration is calculated using Naismith's rule, based on someone moving at a speed of 4 kilometres per hour whilst adding 1 minute for every 10 metres of ascent. Please be aware this calculation assumes you are continually moving and does NOT take into account any breaks.

Disclaimer

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