Tarn Viewpoint and Bird Hide – Brunwath Viewpoint loop from Hallbankgate

Hiking trails & Routes

Tarn Viewpoint and Bird Hide – Brunwath Viewpoint loop from Hallbankgate

Moderate

4.0

(1)

hikers

Tarn Viewpoint and Bird Hide – Brunwath Viewpoint loop from Hallbankgate

03:23

10.7km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

395 m

Tarn Viewpoint and Bird Hide

Highlight • Lake

Detouring off the main path for a bit, you can easily reach this small structure from where you can peacefully observe not only the tarn but also the wildlife around it.

Tip by

1.48 km

Geltsdale RSPB Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Geltsdale RSPB reserve is a nature reserve in Geltsdale, Cumbria, England. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds manages the site for upland birds such as the hen harrier …

Tip by

1.63 km

Stagsike Trail Grassland Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice grassland section after gravel following a burn along the valley. Can be extended by going up the fells to the viewing points or through the forest track

Tip by

3.99 km

Brunwath Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bruthwaite Viewpoint can be reached on the ascent or descent of Cold Fell in the north Pennines, just above Tindale Tarn.

Tip by

6.26 km

Cold Fell Summit and Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cold Fell is the most northerly mountain in Cumbria. It's in the North Pennines range with an altitude of 621m. The local prominence also gives it Marilyn status (Marilyns have …

Tip by

10.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.94 km

3.80 km

2.93 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.94 km

3.68 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 11 November

6°C

1°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Fog is expected during your activity. Consider wearing some high-visibility clothing so you’re easier to see.

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

July 10, 2024,Cold Fell from Hallbankgate — North Pennines AONB

Cold Fell from Hallbankgate — North Pennines AONB

The second day wasn’t much different from the first, just more rain. The hike started at a decent, gravel car park on a back road near Hallbankgate. There is enough room for 7-8 vehicles. The hike goes straight up the track leading out of the car park, heading south. Follow the road …