United Kingdom

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North West England

Cumbria

Eden

Patterdale

Red Tarn

United Kingdom

England

North West England

Cumbria

Eden

Patterdale

Red Tarn

Red Tarn

Hiking Highlight

Recommended by 136 out of 140 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Lake District National Park

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

Best Hikes to Red Tarn

Intermediate
4.8
(178)
2,074
View of Ullswater – Birkhouse Moor Summit loop from Glenridding
03:56
10.8km
570m
Intermediate
4.8
(10)
199
Waterfalls on Birkhouse Moor – Red Tarn loop from Glenridding
03:44
11.0km
560m
Expert
4.8
(145)
1,762
Helvellyn Summit – Glenridding Village loop from Glenridding
05:54
14.9km
830m

Tips

Alex Foxfield
Red Tarn is beautiful but it can be windy up there! Nearby Striding Edge is an amazing way up Helvellyn.
- March 11, 2020
JohnH
Perfect place for a rest before attacking your final climb.
- August 25, 2020
Jessica Mather
Amphitheatre feel at red tarn. Great view of hellvelyn, striding/swirral edges and catstye cam.
- May 22, 2021

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Description

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

Best Hikes to Red Tarn

Intermediate
4.8
(178)
2,074
View of Ullswater – Birkhouse Moor Summit loop from Glenridding
03:56
10.8km
570m
Intermediate
4.8
(10)
199
Waterfalls on Birkhouse Moor – Red Tarn loop from Glenridding
03:44
11.0km
560m
Expert
4.8
(145)
1,762
Helvellyn Summit – Glenridding Village loop from Glenridding
05:54
14.9km
830m

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