Loughrigg Terrace

Loughrigg Terrace is one of many easy walks in the Lake District, and it’s a perfect Lake District walk with kids. Here’s how we did it.

Where is Loughrigg Terrace?

Loughrigg Terrace is part of Loughrigg, a distinct fell that sits between Grasmere and Ambleside. The terrace is a path along the side of the fell, which stays fairly low (in comparison) but still gives wide, sweeping views of Grasmere and the fells beyond.

The Loughrigg Terrace walk we’ve done here loops along the terrace, through Deerbolt Woods and then along the shore of Grasmere lake and back to the car park.

It’s a great walk for kids, with just the right mix of gentle slopes, a couple of steep parts, and plenty of rocks along the way for climbing and jumping.

There’s also Grasmere lake towards the end of the walk, which is perfect for a stop off and a play. In warmer weather you can paddle, or even swim! On colder days (like our walk), you can attempt to skim stones while the water moves in waves, or see how far your stones can go.

Along the walk you’ll also find quite a few benches for snack stops, which are a perfect chance to take in the view across the lake to Grasmere village.

Loughrigg Terrace Walk

1. The walk starts in White Moss lower car park. If you can’t get on the lower car park , any is fine, it’s just harder if you have to cross the A591 to start the walk.

2. Walk through the car park away from the main road, towards the wooded area. You’ll pick up some footpath signs along the way.

3. Cross the footbridge across the stream. Once you’re across, you’ll see a wooden sign. Follow the arrow pointed to ‘woodland walk to viewpoints on Loughrigg Terrace’. Continue along this windy path as it leads through the woods.

4. You’ll come to a signpost. Follow the sign that says ‘Rydal Caves’. Take this path as it leads you up the hill.

5. You will come to a gate. Go through the gate and turn immediately right. You’ll see a stone sign on the ground leaning against the wall. Follow the obvious path as it climbs steeply uphill (this is the steepest bit!).

6. Continue to follow the path as it opens out and starts to skim along the side of Loughrigg fell. You’ll start to see Grasmere to your right, and eventually you’ll see right across to Grasmere village and beyond.

7. Keep going until the path reaches some woodland. You’ll go through a gate, and then the path will split. Take the main path to your right, through another wooden gate. Just through the gate you’ll see a sign saying ‘Deerbolt Woods’. follow the path as it leads you down the hill, through the woods.

8. Walk past a cottage on your left, and you’ll see a sign post. Take a sharp right, following the sign to Grasmere Lake. Continue along this path, where you’ll also see another sign for Deerbolts Wood.

9. As the path gets close to the lake, look for the gate leading onto Grasmere ‘beach’. Go through here, and walk along the edge of the lake, towards the bridge up ahead. (Or, stay here for a bit and play, highly recommended!)

10. Cross the wooden bridge, and turn right at the other side. Follow this path as it winds down the side of the river, leading you back to White Moss car park.

You’ve done it! Now, where to next?!

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Rydal Caves Walk in the same area

Elterwater to Skelwith Bridge for another easy walk

Grasmere Lake Walk for the full loop around Grasmere lake