Easedale Tarn is a tarn in the centre of the English Lake District, about two miles west of the village of Grasmere. It lies in a hollow between Tarn Crag to the north and Blea Rigg to the south, about 910 feet or 280 metres above sea level. The hollow was formed by a small corrie glacier, and is believed to have filled with water around 11,000 years ago when the ice finished melting.To visit Easedale Tarn on your holiday in Grasmere, and find out what else Grasmere has to offer, use our Grasmere.
Easedale Tarn is one of the larger tarns in the district, about 480 metres (1,570 ft) long and 300 metres (980 ft) wide. Its outflow is Sourmilk Gill, named after the milky white colour of its waterfalls, which runs east towards Grasmere. The gill displays impressive water scenery when seen from Grasmere, and from the path to the tarn.
The tarn is a popular destination for walkers. Many people climb the path from Grasmere which overlooks Sourmilk Gill. The ascent was popular during the Victorian period, and a refreshment hut was even established in the 19th century by Robert Hayton of Grasmere above the outlet of the tarn to service the thirsty visitors. The hut is long gone, and nettles now grow where the ruins used to be.
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A lovely, easy walk with beautiful views. Stout shoes a must as the path is very rocky. The tarn is quite a sight and was reflecting the hills beautifully.
A lovely, easy walk with beautiful views. Stout shoes a must as the path is very rocky. The tarn is quite a sight and was reflecting the hills beautifully. more »
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For the regular walker this is just a moderate walk of around 4.5 miles (from the centre of Grasmere). In the wet the climb will be over slippery rocks in places so a walking pole is a must. When...
For the regular walker this is just a moderate walk of around 4.5 miles (from the centre of Grasmere). In the wet the climb will be over slippery rocks in places so a walking pole is a must. When... more »
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A decent walk but not beyond most people’s abilities. The tarn is well worth seeing, along with the waterfalls along the way up.
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Lovely walk up and great view at the tarn at the top. Great walking route for the whole family.
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