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Rydal Water — 5.0 km Running Route

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Rydal Water is a 5.0 km (3.1 miles) loop in Rydal, The Lake District National Park, England: hilly, with 87 m of climb, on trail ground.

Lake District National Park
87 mAscent
Paved5%Paved
3/5Hilly

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Location: Rydal, The Lake District National Park, England

Discover the classic Lakeland beauty of Rydal Water with this scenic 5km anti-clockwise loop. Starting with a gentle climb along the historic Coffin Route, you'll encounter undulating terrain, featuring rocky and root-covered sections that offer stunning panoramic views across the lake. This section provides a good challenge and a true taste of off-road running.

A rewarding descent brings you to the calmer shoreline, where softer trails and occasional muddy patches (depending on recent weather) characterise the return. This compact route is perfect for those seeking a varied and inspiring training run, offering both elevation and picturesque lakeside paths amidst some of the Lake District's most iconic scenery.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 5.0 km loop in Rydal, The Lake District National Park, England with around 87 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
Moderately. It rates 3 out of 5 on our hill scale — expect noticeable climbs. About 17 metres of climb per kilometre, 87 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's an off-road route — trail shoes are recommended and underfoot can be soft or rocky in places.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 5.0 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

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