Lake District · base 1: Coniston and Tarn Hows
1B Tom Gill to Tarn Hows
Circular, from the Glen Mary Bridge car park (grid ref SD321998), up Tom Gill to Tarn Hows and back by the road and Tarn Hows Cottage.
2.7 kmon our map
123 m+of climbing, at least
1 hourChallenging
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The ground
A steep climb with two rock scrambles, uneven paths beside steep drops, hazardous in wet weather. Not for people with limited mobility or novice fell walkers (National Trust).
Official figure: 1.6 miles (2.56 km), 1 hour (National Trust). Source: nationaltrust.org.uk. Things change: check the updates page and the signs on the day.
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