Dividing the twin valleys of Great and Little Langdale, Lingmoor Fell stands proud. Not one of the giant fells it is nevertheless one of the best, while at its foot gleams Blea Tarn. There are three Blea Tarns in the Lake District and this is the most beautiful.
LOCATION: 6 miles west of Ambleside
START: Blea Tarn NT car park
Grid ref: NY296043 Postcode: LA229PG
DISTANCE: 5 miles
GRADE: Moderate with an initial steep ascent
TIME: 3.5 hours
MAP: Explorer OL - English Lakes South-western and South-eastern areas Landranger 90
REFRESHMENTS: Pack a flask
EN ROUTE: Bleatarn House, Bield Crag , Great Langdale, Little Langdale, Fell Foot Farm, Thing Mound, Wrynose Pass
This walk was originally published by
The Manchester Evening News