Stickle Tarn Trail, Grasmere Great Langdale

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.

At 3.6 km, this is a short, accessible outing suitable for most fitness levels. Expect to complete it in around 47 minutes at a comfortable pace.

The route forms a complete loop, returning you to where you started. This makes logistics simple and the outing entirely self-contained.

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.