basaltic andesite. Drift deposits overlie the north-western flanks. Summit The highest rocky knoll can be identified by an Ordnance Survey triangulation column beside a large cairn, both standing out from the turf. The view includes intimate views of the Langdale Pikes and the fells around Grasmere, together with the Fairfield horseshoe and the Coniston Fells. Elter Water, Grasmere and a large part of Windermere can also be seen. Ascents An easy way up Loughrigg is from the White Moss car park, on the A591 between Grasmere and Rydal Water. This simple walk entails only around of ascent over . From the car park a trail leads through woods onto Loughrigg Terrace. From the end of the terrace a path leads up left steeply over steps to the wide, undulating top area. Ascents are also possible from any of the surrounding settlements with manifold variations. Loughrigg Fell is on the route of the Windermere Way, a long distance footpath that circumambulates Windermere. The summit is the middle one of three visible knolls. References Marilyns of England Fells of the Lake District South Lakeland District