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View of Red Tarn and Striding Edge

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View of Red Tarn and Striding Edge

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

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    June 15, 2022

    Hiking

    Red Tarn is a small lake at the foot of Helvellyn. Ideal place to rest or have something to eat before starting the ascent.
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    November 13, 2021

    Hiking

    The views are breathtaking and when cloud hugs the ridge it makes it magical too

    October 17, 2022

    Hiking

    A stunning view of red tarn and striding edge can be had from here.

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    Best Hikes to View of Red Tarn and Striding Edge

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    1. Helvellyn Summit – Striding Edge loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

    12.3km

    05:02

    800m

    800m

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

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

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

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    Elevation 870 m

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

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