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Beacon Tarn – Beacon Tarn loop from Broughton West

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Beacon Tarn – Beacon Tarn loop from Broughton West

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Beacon Tarn – Beacon Tarn loop from Broughton West

02:44

9.25km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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328 m

Frith Wood

Forest

750 m

Green Moor Wood

Forest

3.45 km

Beacon Tarn

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3.45 km

Beacon Tarn

Highlight • Natural

Tip by

3.91 km

View of the Tarn in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Natural

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4.53 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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5.41 km

Cumbria Way Trail

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Cumbria Way

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7.86 km

Mountain Biking in Lake District National Park

Highlight • MTB Park

9.25 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.01 km

2.15 km

855 m

238 m

Surfaces

5.13 km

2.09 km

1.80 km

199 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 7 July

23°C

14°C

0 %

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Beacon Tarn – Beacon Tarn loop from Broughton West

Beacon Tarn

Beacon Tarn

View of the Tarn in Lake District National Park

View of Coniston Water from The Beacon

Cumbria Way Trail

Mountain Biking in Lake District National Park

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