The Ambleside 22 Challenge
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The Ambleside 22
A Grand Tour of the Heart of Lakeland
If you wanted to experience everything that makes the Lake District special in a single walk, this would be it.
The Ambleside 22 is a spectacular 22-mile circular journey through the very heart of the Lake District, linking together quiet valleys, beautiful tarns, iconic mountain scenery and classic lakeside paths in one unforgettable adventure.
Starting and finishing in Ambleside, this incredible route takes us past Loughrigg Tarn, around the stunning landscapes of Tarn Hows, through the hidden beauty of Little and Greater Langdale, beneath the towering peaks of Bow Fell, Pike of Blisco and the Langdale Pikes, before finishing with beautiful lakeside walking around Grasmere and Rydal Water.
Expect dramatic views, peaceful valleys, historic bridges, waterfalls, woodland trails and sweeping fellside paths — a true grand tour of Lakeland’s heartland. This walk has everything!
Ambleside 22 Challenge Details:
📍 Start/Finish: Ambleside
🥾 Distance: 22 miles
⛰ Ascent: ~1,100m
⏱ Duration: 8–10 hours
👥 Fully guided by a qualified Mountain Leader
2026 Dates
📅 Friday 10th July
📅 Saturday 1st August
📅 Saturday 3rd October
This is a big and rewarding day in the Lake District, perfect for walkers looking for a challenge and a fantastic journey through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the National Park.
Came and join us:
https://www.mountain-walks.co.uk/lake-district/ambleside-22/
A Grand Tour of the Heart of Lakeland
If you wanted to experience everything that makes the Lake District special in a single walk, this would be it.
The Ambleside 22 is a spectacular 22-mile circular journey through the very heart of the Lake District, linking together quiet valleys, beautiful tarns, iconic mountain scenery and classic lakeside paths in one unforgettable adventure.
Starting and finishing in Ambleside, this incredible route takes us past Loughrigg Tarn, around the stunning landscapes of Tarn Hows, through the hidden beauty of Little and Greater Langdale, beneath the towering peaks of Bow Fell, Pike of Blisco and the Langdale Pikes, before finishing with beautiful lakeside walking around Grasmere and Rydal Water.
Expect dramatic views, peaceful valleys, historic bridges, waterfalls, woodland trails and sweeping fellside paths — a true grand tour of Lakeland’s heartland. This walk has everything!
Ambleside 22 Challenge Details:
📍 Start/Finish: Ambleside
🥾 Distance: 22 miles
⛰ Ascent: ~1,100m
⏱ Duration: 8–10 hours
👥 Fully guided by a qualified Mountain Leader
2026 Dates
📅 Friday 10th July
📅 Saturday 1st August
📅 Saturday 3rd October
This is a big and rewarding day in the Lake District, perfect for walkers looking for a challenge and a fantastic journey through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the National Park.
Came and join us:
https://www.mountain-walks.co.uk/lake-district/ambleside-22/
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Where is it happening?
Ambleside, Lake District, Polished Granite Knobs Uk, Compston Street, Ambleside, LA22 9, United Kingdom, Keswick
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