Gentle walk to 1 of Beatrix Potter's favourite places, Moss Eccles Tarn. This is where the children's author spent time painting & is a great introduction to the place included in her books. Short steep sections. Muddy in wet weather. Potential livestock
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54.35, -2.97 · rel 19905468
54.35, -2.97 · rel 19905468
Beatrix Potter's Moss Eccles Tarn Walk, Hill Top
A 4,2 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Cumbria.
Loop walk
start = finish · Cumbria
4,2km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
Castle Wood Hill
summit ·
288 m off route
1,7 km
40%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
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
Beatrix Potter's Moss Eccles Tarn Walk, Hill Top is 4.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Beatrix Potter's Moss Eccles Tarn Walk, Hill Top takes approximately 1h 4min to complete.
Yes, Beatrix Potter's Moss Eccles Tarn Walk, Hill Top is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Beatrix Potter's Moss Eccles Tarn Walk, Hill Top starts at Hill Top Car Park, Near Sawrey, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0LF;SD370956.
Beatrix Potter's Moss Eccles Tarn Walk, Hill Top is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Beatrix Potter's Moss Eccles Tarn Walk, Hill Top is maintained and managed by National Trust.