Natural landmarks · North West England
Grisedale Tarn
In or near Grasmere.
Grisedale Tarn — lake in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Grisedale Tarn is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lake in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.5000°, -3.0083°.
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Official information
Grisedale Tarn is a scenic lake located in the Lake District, known for its stunning views and natural beauty. Visitors can enjoy walking and hiking in the surrounding area, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Helvellyn & Fairfield SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Grisedale Tarn is a tarn in the Lake District of England between Fairfield and Dollywagon Pike. It is the legendary resting place of the crown of the kingdom of Cumbria, after the crown was conveyed there in 945 by soldiers of the last king, Dunmail, after he was slain in battle with the combined forces of the English and Scottish kings. Grisedale Tarn is 538 metres (1,765 ft) in altitude and has a maximum depth of around 33 metres (108 ft). It holds brown trout, perch and eels. The outflow is to Ullswater to the north-east, picking up all of the rainfall from the eastern face of Dollywagon Pike. The Tarn is the subject of a poem by the Rev. Frederick William Faber printed in 1840.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.5000, -3.0083
- Address
- Lake District, Cumbria
- Official site
- eip.ceh.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q616937 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Grisedale Tarn (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Grisedale Tarn - geograph.org.uk - 858870.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grisedale Tarn?
- Grisedale Tarn is in North-East England, United Kingdom.
- What is Grisedale Tarn?
- Grisedale Tarn — lake in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Grisedale Tarn?
- Its coordinates are 54.5000°, -3.0083°.
- Is Grisedale Tarn a protected site?
- Yes — Grisedale Tarn is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Helvellyn & Fairfield SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Grisedale Tarn free to visit?
- Yes, Grisedale Tarn is free to enter.