Walking Britain High Tove & Blea Tarn from Armboth
Introduction to Walk 3132
Nat Park - Lake District - Lake District Central Fells
County/Area - Cumbria
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 7.6 miles / 12.4 km
Ascent - 2100 feet / 636 metres
Time - 5 hours 50 minutes
Grade - moderate
Lake District walk from Armboth on Thirlmere over High Tove, with some great views, and down towards Watendlath. The route then passes Blea Tarn and over the ridge down past Harrop Tarn to Dobgill Bridge. The return to the start follows the shore of Thirlmere. Wainwrights included in this walk are - High Tove. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description). A route profile is also provided.
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| Anquet OS Explorer OL4 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
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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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