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Easedale Tarn

Hidden Gem

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Lakeside, Mountain, Valley

Walking, Photography

Late Spring to Early Autumn

Photo: Michael Graham via Geograph.org.uk

Glacial ice carved this dramatic mountain hollow eleven thousand years ago, leaving a deep basin that collected pure meltwater high above Grasmere village. Dark, shattered cliffs of Slapestone Edge tower over the northern shoreline, creating an imposing rocky wall that contrasts with the softer gre...

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Parking nearby

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Food Spots nearby

3

Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

5 day, 5 overnight

The Traveller’s Rest – Grasmere, The New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel​, The Inn at Grasmere – Grasmere

Bellfoot Rural Retreat, Elterwater Hostel, Rohan Rise

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Easedale Tarn?
Grasmere village sits just below this beautiful spot in the central Lake District. Walkers can easily follow a well-marked mountain path that climbs up into the fells from the valley floor.

What type of place is Easedale Tarn?
Easedale Tarn is a mountain lake in the Lake District National Park in North West England.

When is the best time to visit Easedale Tarn?
Late spring right through to early autumn offers the most reliable weather for walking up into the fells. Crisp morning hours during these periods usually provide spectacular clarity and keep the worst crowds away.

What can you do at Easedale Tarn?
Hikers enjoy completing the rugged stony loop right around the edge of the water. Photography enthusiasts will find incredible angles of the massive dark cliffs framing the northern shoreline.

How long should I spend at Easedale Tarn?
Allowing roughly half a day ensures you can enjoy the steep walk up and a peaceful circuit around the shore. Packing a proper lunch lets you spend extra time relaxing by the water.

Where do I park at Easedale Tarn?
Vehicles can use the ten spaces provided nearby, offering five day and five overnight spots. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Easedale Tarn?
The Traveller’s Rest – Grasmere, The New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, and The Inn at Grasmere – Grasmere represent three choices available for a meal in the area. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Easedale Tarn?
Bellfoot Rural Retreat, Elterwater Hostel, and Rohan Rise offer three options for overnight stays close by. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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