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Wool Knott Summit – Beacon Tarn loop from Blawith and Subberthwaite

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Blawith And Subberthwaite

Wool Knott Summit – Beacon Tarn loop from Blawith and Subberthwaite

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Wool Knott Summit – Beacon Tarn loop from Blawith and Subberthwaite

03:28

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: May 9, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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2.44 km

Grassy Hill in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.35 km

Wool Knott Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

View of the Tarn in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Natural

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8.33 km

Beacon Fell Summit

Highlight • Summit

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

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8.36 km

View of Coniston Water from The Beacon

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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9.43 km

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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9.44 km

Beacon Tarn

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11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.79 km

4.12 km

1.54 km

336 m

157 m

Surfaces

4.46 km

4.40 km

1.54 km

1.39 km

157 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

16°C

10°C

58 %

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Wool Knott Summit – Beacon Tarn loop from Blawith and Subberthwaite

Grassy Hill in Lake District National Park

View of the Lake District

Wool Knott Summit

View of the Tarn in Lake District National Park

Beacon Fell Summit

View of Coniston Water from The Beacon

Beacon Tarn

Beacon Tarn

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