Walk: Moderate walk to Rydal Caves.
For: Adults, Teenagers.
Duration: 4+ hours.
Distance / Ascent: 5.6 miles / 9 km, 1312 ft/ 400 m.
Grading: Moderate.
Description: Moderate walk to Rydal Caves. Very, very short but steep step/scramble up into the mouth of the cave and stepping stones(and back down). Venture into the darkness if you dare. Then once people have finished exploring, back on track to Loughrigg Fell. Couple of sections require good foot placement otherwise straight forward through bracken to hopefully good views of the surrounding area, back down to Grasmere and Rydal waters to the car park.
Meeting Place: Pelter Bridge car park (pay and display), Ambleside LA22 9LW.
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Meeting Time: Sunday 24th / 08:30.
Leader / Organisation: Mike O'Grady / Summit.2do.
Equipment: Full kit required. Boots or shoes, waterproof jacket/trousers, spare warm layer, snacks, cold/hot drinks .Torch for cave. Any personal medication/first aid. Note: Claustrophobic not advised to attend if doing the Cave.
Dogs: Dogs not advised as some steep sections.
Max No People: 10.
Cost: Child (under 16) £5.00, Adult £10.00, Concession £5.00.