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Walk 1472 - Alcock Tarn, Rydal Water & Grasmere from Grasmere

Nat Park   Lake District
County/Area   Cumbria
AuthorLou Johnson
Length7.0 miles / 11.4 km
Ascent1600 feet / 485 metres
Gradeeasy/moderate

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An interesting Lake District walk from Grasmere. The route climbs to Alcock Tarn offering good panoramas of Lake Windermere. Contuing the walk then visits Rydal Water and Grasmere with excellent views throughout.


 

Suggested Maps

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OS ExplorerSheet OL7
OS LandrangerSheet 90

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Walk 1565
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


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