Lake District · base 3: Grasmere and the Langdales
3B Blea Tarn
Out and back, from the Trust's Blea Tarn car park (grid ref NY295043) to the tarn, through the wood and up to a viewpoint over Great Langdale.
2.8 kmon our map
55 m+of climbing, at least
1 to 2 hoursEasy, short walk
Load it into a walking app or GPS. It is the same line as the map in the book.
The ground
A level, compacted stone path with gentle gradients. It can get wet and muddy (National Trust).
Official figure: 1.8 miles (2.88 km), 1 to 2 hours (National Trust). Source: nationaltrust.org.uk. Things change: check the updates page and the signs on the day.
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