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North West England

Eskdale Mill – Blea Tarn loop from Eskdale

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Eskdale Mill – Blea Tarn loop from Eskdale

Easy

4.9

(8)

79

hikers

Eskdale Mill – Blea Tarn loop from Eskdale

01:40

5.05km

220m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

101 m

Old Watermill and Cottages in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Charming working water mugs

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2

210 m

Eskdale Mill

Highlight • Structure

Eskdale Mill is a historic watermill dating back to the 16th century, making it one of the oldest working watermills in the Lake District. The mill has now been restored …

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3

379 m

View of Green Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

1.02 km

View of Harter Fell and Beyond

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

2.76 km

Blea Tarn

Highlight • Viewpoint

This small tarn is surrounded by dramatic mountain landscaps, including the Langdale Pikes to the south and Harter Fell to the north.

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6

4.27 km

Lancelot Salkeld Porter Memorial at St Catherine’s Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Well worth the detour down the track to the church of st Catherine's. Inside there's a font decorated with pagan marigold carvings, and the moving memorial at the door.
Don't miss the stepping stones, cross if you dare

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7

4.46 km

Dalegarth Station – Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway

Highlight • Settlement

Good shop, cafe & toilets available too!

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8

5.02 km

Boot Village

Highlight • Settlement

This charming white-washed village in the Eskdale Valley sits at the bottom of the famous and much feared Hardknott Pass.

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B

5.05 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.35 km

1.60 km

873 m

226 m

Surfaces

2.26 km

1.28 km

611 m

468 m

262 m

172 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Tuesday 11 August

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