|
Walk 1124 - Beacon Tarn & The Beacon, near Torver
| Nat Park | Lake District | | County/Area | Cumbria | | Author | Lou Johnson | | Length | 4.0 miles / 6.5 km | | Ascent | 800 feet / 242 metres | | Grade | easy/moderate |
This Lake District walk to the summit of a relatively offers some wonderful views. The Beacon is so called beacuse you can see from the Cumbrian Coast in the south and to the Coniston Fells in the north. As a bonus the walk includes a circuit of Beacon Tarn which nestles in the typically rugged Lakeland landscape. 
Suggested Maps It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.  | OS Explorer | Sheet OL6 |  |  | OS Landranger | Sheet 90 | |
Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps. Other walks nearby Walk 3110 - 2.4 miles / 3.9 km away
The Old Man of Coniston & Dow Crag from Torver
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 8.5 miles / 13.8 km Walk 1911 - 3.8 miles / 6.1 km away
Coniston’s Magnificent Seven
Grade - hard
Length - 13.0 miles / 21.1 km Walk 1217 - 4.2 miles / 6.6 km away
Dow Crag & the Old Man of Coniston
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 8.5 miles / 13.8 km Walk 1761 - 4.2 miles / 6.6 km away
Tom Heights and Tarn Hows from Coniston
Grade - easy/moderate
Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km Walk 3028 - 4.2 miles / 6.6 km away
Tarn Hows & Tom Gill from Coniston
Grade - easy/moderate
Length - 6.5 miles / 10.6 km Walk 3220 - 4.2 miles / 6.6 km away
Wetherlam from Coniston by Red Dell
Grade - moderate
Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km Walk 1301 - 5.7 miles / 9.2 km away
Great Stickle & Stickle Pike
Grade - moderate
Length - 5.0 miles / 8.1 km Walk 3410 - 5.9 miles / 9.5 km away
Latterbarrow from Hawkshead
Grade - easy
Length - 4.0 miles / 6.5 km Walk 2033 - 6.3 miles / 10.1 km away
Wetherlam from Tilberthwaite
Grade - moderate
Length - 5.0 miles / 8.1 km Walk 3234 - 6.6 miles / 10.6 km away
Gummers How via Chapel House Wood, South Lake District
Grade - easy/moderate
Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
|
AREA INFORMATION
Lake District NP
The Lake District National Park is seen by many as one of the scenic gems of the British Isles. The scenic beauty has attracted ...
More information How are the walks graded?
Learn how each walk is assessed and select a walk to suit your ability and experience
More Information Please Note - These walks have been published for use by site visitors on the understanding that Walking Britain is not held responsible for the safety or well being of those following the routes as described.
Ashlack Cottages
Broughton-in-Furness
4.3 miles / 6.9 km away
Fell Foot Farm
Little Langdale, Ambleside
7.6 miles / 12.2 km away
Linthwaite House Hotel
Windermere
7.9 miles / 12.7 km away
Denehouse
Bowness-on-Windermere
8.0 miles / 12.7 km away
Waterhead Cottage
Ecclerigg, Windermere
8.5 miles / 13.7 km away
Braemount House
Windermere
8.7 miles / 13.9 km away
Featured Supplier Hilton House
Windermere
8.7 miles / 14.0 km away
Featured Supplier Cartmel Holiday Cottages
Cartmel
8.8 miles / 14.0 km away
Meadfoot Guesthouse
Windermere
8.8 miles / 14.1 km away
Featured Supplier Oldfield House
Windermere
8.8 miles / 14.1 km away
Featured Supplier Self Catering Directory
Properties throughout the UK & Europe NOTE - all distances are "as the crow flies"
|
|
SITE NEWS
Salomon Boots
The new Cosmic 4D GTX Hiking Boot from Salomon has got a great review despite its cost. Learn more about this latest offering from a great boot manufacturer.
More info. Targhee Shoes
KEEN's Targhee Walking Shoe is one of the new breed of lightweight boots. They are useful for a wide range of walking activites from sightseeing to rough trail conditions.
More info.
Luxury Bed and Breakfast
bed and breakfast Inverness
|
