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Red Tarn

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Red Tarn

Recommended by 137 hikers out of 141

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Lake District National Park

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    1. Striding Edge – Helvellyn Summit loop from Glenridding

    14.9km

    05:57

    830m

    830m

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

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

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

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    March 11, 2020

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

      August 25, 2020

      Perfect place for a rest before attacking your final climb.

        May 22, 2021

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

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          Elevation 720 m

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

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