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Foxes Tarn
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4.8
(22)
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Ian Baines
August 24, 2024
Hiking
Foxes Tarn is tiny, not much more than a large puddle but it is one of the highest tarns on the Scafells. It lies at the bottom of a steep scree slope from Symonds Knott and at the top of Foxes Rake which leads down into upper Eskdale.
The route up or down via Foxes Tarn is one of the safest ways to or from Scafell from Scafell Pike.
The route up or down via Foxes Tarn is one of the safest ways to or from Scafell from Scafell Pike.
Jayne
August 31, 2025
Hiking
Huge playground, lots of different areas and terrain, stay safe but enjoy.
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Best routes near Foxes Tarn
5.0
(1)
2
hikers
13.3km
05:59
830m
830m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Hard
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Elevation 840 m
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Wednesday 5 August
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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h
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