Sourmilk Gill Waterfall – Easedale Tarn loop from Grasmere

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Sourmilk Gill Waterfall – Easedale Tarn loop from Grasmere

Hard

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Sourmilk Gill Waterfall – Easedale Tarn loop from Grasmere

03:41

10.6km

400m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.86 km for 23 m

After 5.64 km for 23 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

992 m

Llanerchog Stone Bridge and Cobbled Path

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Excellent hike with family and friends to the Easedale Torn

Tip by

2.53 km

Sourmilk Gill Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

A little bit of - at least sometimes - off the beaten track, leading up to beautifully located Easedale Tarn.
Lots of waterfalls and great views.

Tip by

3.46 km

Easedale Tarn

Highlight • Lake

Always surprises of change of light.
Excellent spots to get down for a relaxed picknick.

Tip by

5.23 km

Codale Tarn

Highlight • Lake

Great camouflage. The climb is worth it

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Tip by

7.11 km

Easedale Tarn — Waterfall and Stream Crossing

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

The Lakes (Lake District) in a cool combination of hike, bath, and high tea

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9.17 km

Hiking Trail in the United Kingdom

Highlight • Trail

10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.80 km

3.25 km

850 m

643 m

102 m

Surfaces

5.45 km

3.25 km

977 m

976 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

13°C

6°C

27 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

April 23, 2026,UK-Lake District, Grasmere, Easedale Tarn & Codale Tarn

Although the mountains of the Lake District are not comparable to the Alps, they should not be underestimated.

The ascent to Easdale Tarn via Sourmilk Gill is manageable for most, but once you reach the top, the rugged rocks of Tarn Crag loom menacingly, and you wonder if you will make it all the way to the summit. The descent …

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