Alcock Tarn Walk, Grasmere Great Langdale

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.

A 5.4 km half-day trail that offers a balanced outing without demanding too much. Budget around 1 hour and 13 minutes.

This is a circular route that brings you back to your exact starting point — ideal for a self-contained day out without having to organise return transport.

Part of the Local Walking Network (LWN), this trail is ideal for exploring the neighbourhood landscape. It is typically well-known to local walkers and offers an authentic sense of place.