I have circled Blea Tarn here so you can see exactly where it is in Langdale in the Lake District, and there are 2 ways to approach by car (from the north or south of the tarn), both up some narrow and steep sections of road. For those not familiar with Blea Tarn in the Lake District, it is an idyllic little tarn in the Langdale area. Whilst it looks remote (there are hardly any buildings around this whole area) – you can actually drive up to Blea Tarn along narrow, sometimes steep, country lanes and it’s about a 30 min drive west from Ambleside. One ether you will find a National trust car park. If you haven’t been to Blea Tarn before – hopefully these photos convince you to do so!

 

Blea Tarn is one of my favourite places in the Lake District – and being in the middle of autumn with the sun beaming down – I thought I would pay the place a visit to have a little wander around and enjoy the sunshine, peace and quiet. On days such as this – there’s not many better places anywhere!

 

When visiting Blea Tarn – you have a number of options for a walk. You could just drive up the steep narrow road and park quite near to Blea Tarn in teh designated Pay & Display car park – and have a wander around the tarn. Just beware the road is narrow and steep – with very few passing places – so in busy months, yoiu coudl have a right carry on to try and pass other cars.

 

There are 2 excellent walks in the area that cover Blea Tarn. A shorter route from the valley, strating at Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel which loops around Blea Tarn after a gentle incline – or a longer route which covers Lingmoor Fell & Side Pike.  You’ll find more details of both of these routes on the blog post below.