Just to the east of the Leven Estuary, Bigland Tarn is a lovely place to take a picnic. There are views to the Coniston Fells, whilst the surrounding land makes for some lovely rural ambles. Nearby Bigland Barrow is one of Wainwright's Outlying Fells and offers splendid views from the lockout tower on its summit.

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July 24, 2023

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Be careful of ticks here! My dog got absolutely covered in ticks at this Tarn. Have since removed 10 from his skin. We stopped here for less than 3 minutes and could see them crawling over him :( honestly never seen anything like it.

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1. Roundsea Wood & Bigland Tarn loop from Backbarrow — Lake District National Park

10.8km

03:06

240m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Bigland Tarn – Low Wood Clock Tower loop from Haverthwaite

10.3km

03:00

270m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Bigland Tarn – Low Wood Clock Tower loop from Backbarrow

8.67km

02:32

240m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 160 m

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

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1. Roundsea Wood & Bigland Tarn loop from Backbarrow — Lake District National Park

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