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Blawith And Subberthwaite

Beacon Tarn – Beacon Tarn loop from Blawith and Subberthwaite

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North West England

Blawith And Subberthwaite

Beacon Tarn – Beacon Tarn loop from Blawith and Subberthwaite

Moderate

4.8

(9)

50

hikers

Beacon Tarn – Beacon Tarn loop from Blawith and Subberthwaite

02:27

7.97km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.77 km

Beacon Tarn

Highlight • Viewpoint

This pretty tarn is situated nestled within a rugged upland landscape just below Beacon Fell. The relatively shallow tarn has a reputation as a wild swimming spot and you may see a few folks braving the waters in hot weather.

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2

1.78 km

Beacon Tarn

Highlight • Natural

This pretty tarn is situated nestled within a rugged upland landscape just below Beacon Fell. The relatively shallow tarn has a reputation as a wild swimming spot and you may see a few folks braving the waters in hot weather.

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3

2.37 km

View of the Tarn in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Natural

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4

2.99 km

Beacon Fell Summit

Highlight • Summit

Easy to miss the summit if you are daydreaming as it's just off the main path

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5

3.01 km

View of Coniston Water from The Beacon

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Beacon (also known as Beacon Fell) is an 255m high Outlying Fell of Lakeland in the south of the national park. The views over Consiton Water from the summit …

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6

5.70 km

Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

7

6.76 km

View of Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

It’s a great view of Coniston water as you begin your journey to Beacon Tarn.

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B

7.97 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.71 km

1.04 km

731 m

456 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.22 km

2.49 km

1.04 km

768 m

456 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Thursday 8 October

16°C

8°C

96 %

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