“Ever since it first became fashionable to make excursions to behold the scenic wonders of the English Lake District Easdale Tarn has been a popular venue for visitors”

A Wainwright

A great walk from Grasmere for those not looking to climb as high as the tops, this walk has great views, waterfalls and tarns.

Summits included on this route:
No Summits involved on this route

“A romantic setting, inured in bracken clad moraines with a background of craggy fells, and easily accessible from Grasmere”

A Wainwright

Although a lower level walk there is some uphill involved on this route, alongside the Sour Milk Gill waterfalls, don't let this put you off though as it is a stunning easier walk taking in some of the most famous scenery in the Lake District.

From Grasmere we follow the Easdale Road out of the village, after a short while turning off the lane to take the bridleway along by the river and then across the fields past Brimmer Head Farm, soon we are at the foot of Sour Milk Gill, a dramatic series of waterfalls.

Our route climbs the well made track to the left of the waterfalls, stopping occasionally to admire the more dramatic sections of falls before reaching the gentler ground above the falls.

A steady ascent now leads up to the banks of Easdale Tarn, a picturesque setting amongst the bracken clad fells.

From Easdale we cross the stepping stones to the path that descends below Cockley Crag and follow this down to Stythwaite Steps and Far Easdale Gill, from here we follow the path back to the Easdale Valley and then back into Grasmere.

Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.

Where to meet: Grasmere Village
Postcode: LA22 9SS
Grid Reference: NY 337 076

Directions

Grasmere can easily be found off the A591 between Ambleside and Keswick. Follow the signs into the village and park in one of the many car parks, we will meet in the centre of the village on the corner of Easdale Road, opposite Sam Reid´s Bookshop.

Bus Services

Ambleside is well served by buses, the main bus stop is100m away from the meet point.

The 555 bus runs between Kendal and Keswick, passing through Windermere and Grasmere.

The 599 runs regularly through the summer months from Bowness, Windermere and Grasmere.

Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here

Each participant is expected to bring suitable personal equipment for the event.
This should include the following:

Kit List:

Walking shoes / Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves

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Is there a minimum number of participants for this event to go ahead?

Posted by , Thursday, 9 November 2017 on product Easdale Tarn from Grasmere

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Is there a minimum number of participants for this event to go ahead?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 9 November 2017

No, there is no minimum number for this event, if 1 person books then it will go ahead

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Easdale Tarn from Grasmere

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017

We do not have a set minimum age for this event, however, you know your child best, therefore please bear in mind this is an open event of varying ages, if you are not confident your child can complete this event then hiring a private guide could be a more suitable option.

As this is an open event all under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.

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What happens if the weather is bad?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Easdale Tarn from Grasmere

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What happens if the weather is bad?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017
We plan to walk whatever the weather, unless it is dangerous to do so.

Mountain weather can be a little unpredictable, but we do keep an eye on the forecasts leading up to walks, should the forecast mean that the walk is not possible then we will contact you as soon as we have the forecast and offer you the following options:
- A more suitable walk on the same date taking into consideration the weather conditions
- A transfer to the same walk on another date
- A full refund

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

Posted by , Tuesday, 12 September 2017 on product Easdale Tarn from Grasmere

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

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Posted by John Scadding on Tuesday, 12 September 2017

Yes, dogs are allowed on all our walks.

However we do cross farmland and common land where animals will be grazing, there will be large sections of the walk, if not all, where dogs will be required to be on a lead.

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