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North West England

Alcock Tarn

North West England

Alcock Tarn

Highlight • Lake

Alcock Tarn

Hiking

5.0

(118)

Running

5.0

(2)

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Location: Lakes, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Tips

Dirk Aschoff-Franke

July 26, 2016

Hiking

After the trail has been abandoned and the descent to Grassmere has begun, this small, idyllic mountain lake called "Alcock Tam" invites you to linger. The ducks that inhabit it are surprisingly trusting. A wonderful place to enjoy a moment of peace and to gather strength for the last stage of the round trip.

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August 5, 2023

Hiking

my favourite place.very steep and hard going to the tarn.ive done this climb several times now.its the only climb in cumbria that gets me..

August 18, 2024

Hiking

Originally known as Butter Crags Tarn, the name was changed by a Mr Alcock from Grasmere when he bought it. He extended the tarn with a stone and earth dam and stocked it with brown trout.

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Grasmere Lakeshore – Alcock Tarn loop from Lakes

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Elevation 370 m

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Location: Lakes, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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