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Recommended by 109 hikers out of 110

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Location: Lakes, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Dirk Aschoff-Franke

July 26, 2016

After the trail has been abandoned and the descent to Grassmere has begun, this small, idyllic mountain lake called "Alcock Tam" invites you to linger. The ducks that inhabit it are surprisingly trusting. A wonderful place to enjoy a moment of peace and to gather strength for the last stage of the round trip.

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Cragsman Daz

August 5, 2023

my favourite place.very steep and hard going to the tarn.ive done this climb several times now.its the only climb in cumbria that gets me..

Ian Baines

August 18, 2024

Originally known as Butter Crags Tarn, the name was changed by a Mr Alcock from Grasmere when he bought it. He extended the tarn with a stone and earth dam and stocked it with brown trout.

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Location: Lakes, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

Alcock Tarn

1. Heron Pike – Stone Arthur Summit loop from Rydal

2. Heron Pike – Stone Arthur Summit loop from Grasmere

3. Grasmere Village – Grasmere Lakeshore loop from Grasmere

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