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777 Loughrigg Tarn

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"Round, clear and bright as heaven" wrote Wordsworth, enthusing over Loughrigg Tarn which he called "Diana's Looking-glass". Certainly this is a place of enchantment while in the distance rises the distinctive outline of the Langdale Pikes.


LOCATION: Four miles east of Ambleside
START: Elterwater village NT car park, toilets (Grid ref 328047) Also free parking on common
DISTANCE: Moderate with a steep climb and need a head for heights
GRADE: Moderate with a steep climb and need a head for heights
TIME: Four hours
MAP: Explorer OL - English Lakes South East
Landranger 90

REFRESHMENTS: The Britannia, Brambles, Skelwith Bridge Hotel & Chesters