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    Hikes/United Kingdom/England/Lake District

    Alcock Tarn Walk

    Difficulty
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    Moderate
    Duration
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    2-3h
    Distance
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    5.8 km
    Elevation
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    369 m
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    Alcock Tarn Walk

    The Alcock Tarn trail is an amazing route in the Lake District due to its relatively short overall length and breathtakingly scenic views. From the top of this trail, you will experience views of the charming mountaintop lake, as well as the surrounding landscape that includes numerous fells and the lakes of Grasmere and Rydal Water in the valley below. This is one of the top walks in the Grasmere area and it should absolutely be near the top of your list.

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    Route Description for Alcock Tarn Walk

    The walk up to Alcock Tarn is a wonderful experience that is popular with Lake DIstrict walkers due to the straightforward nature of the trail and the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. While walking this trail, you will make your way up the hillside along Greenhead Gill before working along the switchback path to reach the mountaintop lake. Here, you will have some beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, as well as the Grasmere and Rydal Water lakes nestled in the valley below. At this point, you will make your descent along the steep hillside and trek through a lovely woodland landscape on the way back to the parking area.

    Getting to the Alcock Tarn Walk Trailhead

    To reach the roadside parking area for the Alcock Tarn Walk from Ambleside, make your way north on Rydal Road/A591 for 5.6 km and take the second exit at the roundabout to continue along the same road. From here, you will find parking on the left in 1.6 km.

    Route Information

    • When to do

      March-November

    • Backcountry Campsites

      No

    • Pets allowed

      Yes - On Leash

    • Family friendly

      Older Children only

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Moderate

    • Route Type

      Circuit

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