A great taster of what the local area has to offer. The walk heads through pleasant woodland and open fields to the charming village of Grasmere, and returns with a stroll along the banks of the River Rothay.
Distance: 1.5 miles (2.5km)
Ascent: 37m (121ft)
Time: Allow 45m to 1h 15m
Rating: 15 (easy) - Straightforward for most, taking about an hour or two.
Start/finish: YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe
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