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Beacon Tarn – Beacon Tarn loop from Blawith and Subberthwaite

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Blawith And Subberthwaite

Beacon Tarn – Beacon Tarn loop from Blawith and Subberthwaite

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4.8

(9)

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Beacon Tarn – Beacon Tarn loop from Blawith and Subberthwaite

01:56

6.60km

190m

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: April 29, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.98 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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3.01 km

View of Coniston Water from The Beacon

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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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3.63 km

View of the Tarn in Lake District National Park

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4.50 km

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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4.51 km

Beacon Tarn

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6.60 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.81 km

534 m

212 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.41 km

1.40 km

746 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

16°C

6°C

38 %

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Beacon Tarn – Beacon Tarn loop from Blawith and Subberthwaite

Beacon Fell Summit

View of Coniston Water from The Beacon

View of the Tarn in Lake District National Park

Beacon Tarn

Beacon Tarn

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