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Blawith And Subberthwaite

Wool Knott Summit – Beacon Tarn loop from Blawith and Subberthwaite

Moderate

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Wool Knott Summit – Beacon Tarn loop from Blawith and Subberthwaite

03:27

11.9km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.44 km

Grassy Hill in Lake District National Park

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2

6.69 km

Wool Knott Summit

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Wool Knott really captured my heart! Such stunning views from this small Lakeland Fell. The views across to Beacon Fell over Beacon Tarn is wonderful. It's also a great vantage …

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7.58 km

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4

7.84 km

View of Beacon Tarn

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First glimpse of the tarn

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5

8.33 km

Beacon Fell Summit

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Easy to miss the summit if you are daydreaming as it's just off the main path

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6

8.35 km

The Beacon (also known as Beacon Fell) is an 255m high Outlying Fell of Lakeland in the south of the national park. The views over Consiton Water from the summit …

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9.42 km

Beacon Tarn

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This pretty tarn is situated nestled within a rugged upland landscape just below Beacon Fell. The relatively shallow tarn has a reputation as a wild swimming spot and you may see a few folks braving the waters in hot weather.

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9.43 km

Beacon Tarn

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This pretty tarn is situated nestled within a rugged upland landscape just below Beacon Fell. The relatively shallow tarn has a reputation as a wild swimming spot and you may see a few folks braving the waters in hot weather.

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11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.77 km

4.12 km

1.54 km

336 m

157 m

Surfaces

4.52 km

4.32 km

1.54 km

1.39 km

157 m

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Sunday 11 October

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