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Tarn Viewpoint and Bird Hide – Geltsdale RSPB Nature Reserve loop from Midgeholme

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Tarn Viewpoint and Bird Hide – Geltsdale RSPB Nature Reserve loop from Midgeholme

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Tarn Viewpoint and Bird Hide – Geltsdale RSPB Nature Reserve loop from Midgeholme

01:11

4.33km

70m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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1.62 km

Geltsdale RSPB Gravel Path

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2.65 km

Geltsdale Gravel Road

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2.69 km

Tarn Viewpoint and Bird Hide

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Detouring off the main path for a bit, you can easily reach this small structure from where you can peacefully observe not only the tarn but also the wildlife around it.

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2.71 km

Geltsdale RSPB Nature Reserve

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Geltsdale RSPB reserve is a nature reserve in Geltsdale, Cumbria, England. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds manages the site for upland birds such as the hen harrier …

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2.94 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

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2.94 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

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Tarn Viewpoint and Bird Hide – Geltsdale RSPB Nature Reserve loop from Midgeholme

Geltsdale RSPB Gravel Path

Geltsdale Gravel Road

Tarn Viewpoint and Bird Hide

Geltsdale RSPB Nature Reserve

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