Grizedale Tarn – Carron Crag loop from Satterthwaite

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Grizedale Tarn – Carron Crag loop from Satterthwaite

Hard

4.7

(15)

100

hikers

Grizedale Tarn – Carron Crag loop from Satterthwaite

05:09

17.8km

450m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: September 23, 2026

Tips

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

52 m

Grizedale car park, visitor centre and toilets

Highlight • Parking

Spacious paid parking close to the visitor center. At the end of the parking lot, there is a building with toilets and information about the routes for hikers and mountain bikers.

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590 m

Clockwork Tree

Highlight • Forest

There are two wind mechanisms attached to trees (best seen from the footbridge). They make no sound.

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602 m

Wooden Footbridge in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Bridge

Via this sturdy footbridge you safely cross the gorge. On the bridge you have a view of the "Clockwork tree" and the meadows at the visitor center.

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3.62 km

Grizedale Tarn

Highlight • Forest

Just off of the cycle path (make sure you walk with your bikes) you will find grizedale tarn. A beautiful spot for a snack break.

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7.63 km

Great Wood

Forest

12.9 km

The Living Wood Arch by Anthony Holloway

Highlight • Structure

The sculpture is shaped like a climbing plant. The plant grows from the ground, climbs up over a path and then falls back down, returning to the earth.
It was …

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14.4 km

17 Degrees South Sculpture by Linda Watson

Highlight • Viewpoint

A circular structure near the summit of Carron Crag. Beautiful to see!

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14.5 km

Carron Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

Carron Crag is a hilltop in the Lake District, in the Southern Fells region. Carron Crag is 314 meters high. Several hiking routes lead to Carron Crag. The summit can …

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15.4 km

Park Plantation

Forest

17.6 km

Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre and Café

Highlight • Rest Area

The Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre is the central point for exploring the vast forest area in the heart of the Lake District. It is managed by Forestry England and offers …

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17.8 km

End point

Parking

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