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The Beacon & Beacon Tarn loop from Coniston Water — Lake District National Park

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Blawith And Subberthwaite

The Beacon & Beacon Tarn loop from Coniston Water — Lake District National Park

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The Beacon & Beacon Tarn loop from Coniston Water — Lake District National Park

02:03

6.81km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

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Lake District National Park

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Start point

Parking

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2.04 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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3.08 km

Beacon Tarn

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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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6.81 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.98 km

1.37 km

1.22 km

119 m

103 m

Surfaces

4.38 km

1.22 km

656 m

431 m

103 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 29 May

19°C

8°C

18 %

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Trail Reviews

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September 7, 2023, The Beacon & Beacon Tarn loop from Coniston Water — Lake District National Park

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The Beacon & Beacon Tarn loop from Coniston Water — Lake District National Park

View of Coniston Water from The Beacon

Beacon Tarn

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