This out & back path follows the Stickle Ghyll stream up to Stickle Tarn, with views across Great Langdale. Take a breather to wonder at dramatic waterfalls & rock pools cut into the mountainside. Steep, well-defined stone path with short, easy scrambles.
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54.45, -3.09 · rel 19567067
54.45, -3.09 · rel 19567067
Stickle Tarn Trail, Grasmere Great Langdale
A 3,6 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Cumbria.
Loop walk
start = finish · Cumbria
3,6km
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
Tarn Crag
summit ·
198 m off route
0,8 km
22%
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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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Stickle Tarn Trail, Grasmere Great Langdale is 3.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Stickle Tarn Trail, Grasmere Great Langdale takes approximately 54 min to complete.
Yes, Stickle Tarn Trail, Grasmere Great Langdale is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Stickle Tarn Trail, Grasmere Great Langdale starts at Stickle Ghyll car park, Great Langdale, near Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JU;NY294065.
Stickle Tarn Trail, Grasmere Great Langdale is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Stickle Tarn Trail, Grasmere Great Langdale is maintained and managed by National Trust.