Photo: Loughrigg Terrace, a viewpoint near Grasmere in the Lake District, Cumbria, north west England.

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Loughrigg Terrace

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Loughrigg Terrace is the broad grassy path that runs along the flank of Loughrigg Fell above Grasmere lake, giving the postcard view straight down the water to the village and the fells beyond. It’s a gentle, near-level walk, reachable from Grasmere, Rydal, or the road at White Moss. Open access and free. Many people loop it in with Rydal Cave, just along the same hillside.

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