YondoMoss Eccles Tarn
A gentle walk from Near Sawrey to the tarn where Beatrix Potter painted.
- Distance
- 4 km loop
- Time
- 50 minutes
- Grade
- easy
- Without a car
- Yes
When to set off
| Date | Sunset | Start by | Back by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 December | 15:47 | 14:25 | 15:15 |
| 15 March | 18:13 | 16:50 | 17:40 |
| 15 June | 21:47 | 20:25 | 21:15 |
| 15 September | 19:31 | 18:10 | 19:00 |
From the route’s slowest published time (50 minutes) and the sunset at the start, with half an hour of daylight spare.
Getting there
- Windermere car ferry, then a 3 km path to Near Sawrey
- Parking in Near Sawrey is limited
Start: Near Sawrey, grid reference SD370956. See it on a map.
Before you go
- A few short steep sections; muddy after rain
- Pub in Near Sawrey; shop at Hill Top
The route
Checked by hand against the official route. Route source: National Trust. For the step-by-step directions, see the official route page.
More walks in the Lake District
- Tarn Hows circular3.2 km, 1 hour
- Aira Force and Gowbarrow7.2 km, 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours
- Stickle Tarn3 km, 2 hours
- Alcock Tarn from Grasmere5.9 km, 2 hours to 3 hours
- Castle Crag from Seatoller8 km, 3 hours to 4 hours 15 minutes
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