Eskdale Mill – Blea Tarn loop from Eskdale

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Eskdale Mill – Blea Tarn loop from Eskdale

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Eskdale Mill – Blea Tarn loop from Eskdale

03:09

10.7km

280m

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: August 9, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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56 m

Eskdale Mill

Highlight • Structure

Eskdale Mill is a historic watermill dating back to the 16th century, making it one of the oldest working watermills in the Lake District. The mill has now been restored …

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166 m

Old Watermill and Cottages in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Charming working water mugs

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444 m

View of Green Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.08 km

View of Harter Fell and Beyond

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.87 km

Blea Tarn

Highlight • Viewpoint

This small tarn is surrounded by dramatic mountain landscaps, including the Langdale Pikes to the south and Harter Fell to the north.

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6.13 km

Milkingstead Wood

Forest

6.63 km

Suspension Bridge Over the River Esk

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful suspension bridge over the river

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9.14 km

St Catherine's Church, Lake District

Highlight • Historical Site

10.7 km

Boot Village

Highlight • Settlement

This charming white-washed village in the Eskdale Valley sits at the bottom of the famous and much feared Hardknott Pass.

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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.17 km

3.38 km

885 m

152 m

110 m

Surfaces

3.35 km

2.49 km

2.37 km

1.11 km

623 m

621 m

152 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Eskdale Mill – Blea Tarn loop from Eskdale

Eskdale Mill

Old Watermill and Cottages in Lake District National Park

View of Green Crag

View of Harter Fell and Beyond

Blea Tarn

Suspension Bridge Over the River Esk

St Catherine's Church, Lake District

Boot Village

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