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Red Tarn

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Red Tarn

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    Location: Patterdale, Eden, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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    March 11, 2020

    Hiking

    Red Tarn is beautiful but it can be windy up there! Nearby Striding Edge is an amazing way up Helvellyn.

    August 25, 2020

    Hiking

    Perfect place for a rest before attacking your final climb.

    May 22, 2021

    Hiking

    Amphitheatre feel at red tarn. Great view of hellvelyn, striding/swirral edges and catstye cam.

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    Best Hikes to Red Tarn

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    1. Striding Edge – Helvellyn Summit loop from Glenridding

    14.8km

    05:57

    830m

    830m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Elevation 720 m

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