Rydal Falls and Buckstones Jump

Distance: 8.33km (5.17 Miles)
Ascent: 302m (991ft)
Duration: 3 Hours 10 Minutes

A lovely walk along Rydal Beck visiting Rydal Falls, High Fall and Buckstones Jump, the latter of which is a very popular wild swimming location.

Rydal Hall.

Rydal Hall.

Rydal Falls.

Rydal Falls.

The Grott and Rydal Falls.

The Grot and Rydal Falls.

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A weir along Rydal Beck. The bridge is now closed but at some point you could cross here.

A weir along Rydal Beck. The bridge is now closed but at some point you could cross here.

The lower of the waterfalls near High Fall. I think High Fall is the one just behind.

The lower of the waterfalls near High Fall. I think High Fall is the one just behind.

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High Fall.

High Fall.

A view down the valley to Windermere near Buckstones Jump.

A view down the valley to Windermere near Buckstones Jump.

Buckstones Jump.

Buckstones Jump.

You can see why its popular with wild swimming!

You can see why its popular with wild swimming!

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A view up the valley to Great Rigg and Fairfield with a dusting of snow.

A view up the valley to Great Rigg and Fairfield with a dusting of snow.

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