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Sourmilk Gill Waterfall – Easedale Tarn loop from Lakes

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Sourmilk Gill Waterfall – Easedale Tarn loop from Lakes

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Sourmilk Gill Waterfall – Easedale Tarn loop from Lakes

04:02

12.0km

480m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.08 km for 23 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.21 km

Llanerchog Stone Bridge and Cobbled Path

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Excellent hike with family and friends to the Easedale Torn

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2.75 km

Sourmilk Gill Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

A little bit of - at least sometimes - off the beaten track, leading up to beautifully located Easedale Tarn.
Lots of waterfalls and great views.

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3.68 km

Easedale Tarn

Highlight • Lake

Always surprises of change of light.
Excellent spots to get down for a relaxed picknick.

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5.45 km

Codale Tarn

Highlight • Lake

Great camouflage. The climb is worth it

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6.69 km

Tarn Crag

Highlight • Summit

Tarn Crag is a Wainwright in the Lake District National Park. There are a wealth of sheep trods and paths up here and it can be a bit of challenge …

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8.78 km

Footbridge Over Sourmilk Gill, Lake District

Highlight • Bridge

It’s a hard path under foot

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9.46 km

Easedale Valley Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Easedale is a beautiful valley to the northwest of Grasmere village. It's surrounded by many characterful little fells and ridges that slowly gain height towards the greater masses of High …

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10.5 km

View of Easedale from Grasmere Commons

Highlight • Trail

Park all day for £6 at the Lankrigg Hotel and redeem the parking fee against purchases in the cafe! So if you buy a coffee for 2 free parking!

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12.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.02 km

3.49 km

1.70 km

1.64 km

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.24 km

1.64 km

1.36 km

976 m

495 m

273 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 24 August

19°C

8°C

11 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

April 23, 2026,UK-Lake District, Grasmere, Easedale Tarn & Codale Tarn

Although the mountains of the Lake District are not comparable to the Alps, they should not be underestimated.

The ascent to Easdale Tarn via Sourmilk Gill is manageable for most, but once you reach the top, the rugged rocks of Tarn Crag loom menacingly, and you wonder if you will make it all the way to the summit. The descent …

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Sourmilk Gill Waterfall – Easedale Tarn loop from Lakes

Llanerchog Stone Bridge and Cobbled Path

Sourmilk Gill Waterfall

Easedale Tarn

Codale Tarn

Tarn Crag

Footbridge Over Sourmilk Gill, Lake District

Easedale Valley Waterfall

View of Easedale from Grasmere Commons

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