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.
Walk Summary
Location: Grasmere, Cumbria, North West England
Distance: 1.5 miles (2.4 km)
The walk is circular
Ascent: 37 metres (121.4 feet)
Route grade: 15 
Type of walk: Riverside, Village
Points of interest: High Street, Nature and wildlife, Stream or river, View
Protected Landscapes: Lake District National Park
Getting here
Starting point: YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe
Postcode: LA22 9QG
Grid reference: NT 336 079
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End point: The walk is circular
Parking: In a car park
Car park is for hostel guests. Additional parking available in the village.
Public Transport: Bus
The nearest railway station is Windermere, 9 miles away. The nearest bus stop is in Grasmere village, 400m away, with an hourly service.
Cost of entry: Free
Starting point: YHA Grasmere Butharlyp HowePostcode: LA22 9QG
Grid reference: NT 336 079
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End point: The walk is circular
Parking: In a car parkCar park is for hostel guests. Additional parking available in the village.
Public Transport: BusThe nearest railway station is Windermere, 9 miles away. The nearest bus stop is in Grasmere village, 400m away, with an hourly service.
Cost of entry: Free
Facilities
Seats available maximum distance between seats is 1250 metres
Toilets available 
Food and drink available Cafe/s, Pub/s, Shop/s
Shelter available
Not a waymarked route
No staff available to assist
Seats available maximum distance between seats is 1250 metres Toilets available Food and drink available Cafe/s, Pub/s, Shop/s Shelter available Not a waymarked route No staff available to assist
Accessibility summary
Accessible for some wheelchairs
Accessible with some alternative paths
Accessible for off-road pushchairs
No stiles
Not touch free
There are gates
Not all paths are over one metre wide
Walking surface: mud, paved or tarmac, small stones or gravel, uneven in places
Includes well used paths and less well used paths
There are road crossings
Not car free, includes: road crossings, walking alongside roads on pavements, walking on roads without pavements
Accessible for some wheelchairs
Accessible with some alternative paths
Accessible for off-road pushchairs
No stiles
Not touch free
There are gates
Not all paths are over one metre wide
Walking surface: mud, paved or tarmac, small stones or gravel, uneven in places
Includes well used paths and less well used paths
There are road crossings
Not car free, includes: road crossings, walking alongside roads on pavements, walking on roads without pavements
Route number: CUMB001Added by: One Mile WalksVerified by: YHA
Last reviewed: January 2026
Photo credit: 'Grasmere, Millennium Bridge' sourced from Geograph © Copyright David Dixon and licensed for reuse under this licence Creative Commons 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/)
Organisations: Ordnance Survey, Sport England, YHA
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