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Grasmere Lakeshore – Alcock Tarn loop from Grasmere

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Grasmere Lakeshore – Alcock Tarn loop from Grasmere

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Grasmere Lakeshore – Alcock Tarn loop from Grasmere

01:57

5.50km

300m

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: June 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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158 m

Sarah Nelson's Original Grasmere Gingerbread Shop

Highlight • Structure

Ginger bread Is so delicious. People is also very friendly and nice

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262 m

Grasmere Parish Church (St Oswald's Church)

Highlight • Religious Site

In the church yard is William Wordsworths grave

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934 m

Dove Cottage — William Wordsworth’s Home

Highlight • Historical Site

Dove Cottage offers an intimate look at the life of William Wordsworth. It was here that many of his finest poems were created, often inspired by the detailed descriptions of their surroundings captured by his sister Dorothy, who shared the Cottage with her brother, wife and children. Truly worth a visit!

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1.95 km

Cistern Pool

Highlight • Lake

This is a small pool created to provide water to the houses further down the hill. You can see the pipe on your way up the path.

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2.27 km

Grasmere Lakeshore

Highlight • Lake

Great spot and fairly easy to get to without too much walking. If the weather is good, then you can see far beyond the valley.

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2.94 km

Alcock Tarn

Highlight • Lake

After the trail has been abandoned and the descent to Grassmere has begun, this small, idyllic mountain lake called "Alcock Tam" invites you to linger. The ducks that inhabit it are surprisingly trusting. A wonderful place to enjoy a moment of peace and to gather strength for the last stage of the round trip.

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3.33 km

View of Stone Arthur and Great Rigg

Highlight • Summit

Much easier to approach from the south. Route up alongside the ghyll is quite steep

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3.48 km

Bench With a View of Lake District Hills

Highlight (Segment) • River

At begging is the river makes the imprint with path getting steeper. Rock path, a tiny bit of mud / soil (depend on weather) with a bench to catch your breath. As you get higher and higher the view opens over lake district hills. It is the most difficult start but well worth it once you're up at the Alcock Tarn

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5.50 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.36 km

1.32 km

1.05 km

496 m

217 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.53 km

2.07 km

353 m

263 m

172 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 21 June

23°C

13°C

27 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

February 26, 2025,Grasmere – Alcock Tarn loop from Grasmere

Room for about 5 cars with free parking just before the bridge when you come into Grasmere.
Steep climb to start with but all well paved. Good views at the top and nice tarn to dip in.

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Grasmere Lakeshore – Alcock Tarn loop from Grasmere

Sarah Nelson's Original Grasmere Gingerbread Shop

Grasmere Parish Church (St Oswald's Church)

Dove Cottage — William Wordsworth’s Home

Cistern Pool

Grasmere Lakeshore

Alcock Tarn

View of Stone Arthur and Great Rigg

Bench With a View of Lake District Hills

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