Starting in the lakeside village of Grasmere, this circular climbs to a small tarn, a beautiful place to have lunch. Winding through trees to views of the valley, lakes & surrounding fells, take in history from miners & coffin-bearers. Steep in places.
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54.46, -3.01 · rel 19937192
54.46, -3.01 · rel 19937192
Alcock Tarn Walk, Grasmere Great Langdale
A 5,4 km loop walk in Cumbria.
Loop walk
start = finish · Cumbria
5,4km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
William Wordsworth's Grave
Attraction ·
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04 · Landmarks
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05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Alcock Tarn Walk, Grasmere Great Langdale is 5.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Alcock Tarn Walk, Grasmere Great Langdale takes approximately 1h 22min to complete.
Yes, Alcock Tarn Walk, Grasmere Great Langdale is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Alcock Tarn Walk, Grasmere Great Langdale starts at St Oswald's Church, Church Stile, Grasmere, nr Ambleside, LA22 9SW;NY337074.
Alcock Tarn Walk, Grasmere Great Langdale is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Alcock Tarn Walk, Grasmere Great Langdale is maintained and managed by National Trust.