Total Distance: 7+ miles
Total ascent/Descent: 1350ft
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| Route anticlockwise, click to enlarge |
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| Elevation Profile |
A beautiful walk to Alcock Tarn and then round
Lake Grasmere. Starting from the car and
coach park in Grasmere we will walk up the minor road past Dove Cottage and
then follow a well defined path to Alcock Tarn – unfortunately from Dove
Cottage to the Tarn it is uphill all the way, so a steady climb for the first
hour, but taken at your own pace, and with many stops along the way to admire
the wonderful view down to Lake Grasmere which is the reason for the climb because,
unfortunately, the view of the Tarn itself is not inspiring!
After climbing up of course we have to walk
down, again at your own pace, and this time soaking up the sights of Grasmere
valley. Once back in Grasmere we will
continue with a very picturesque walk round Lake Grasmere firstly on the road,
then by the lakeshore.
From the head of
the lake we continue to White Moss Common and then an undulating minor road
back into Grasmere.
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| Lake Grasmere |
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| Alcock Tarn |
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