Lake
Stickle Tarn
Great Langdale, North West England
A steep half-day walk to a mountain tarn under Pavey Ark.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
The path climbs beside Stickle Ghyll from the Langdale car park to a dark tarn under the cliffs of Pavey Ark. The way is steep but well made, and it is a classic first fell walk in Langdale. Swimming is possible in summer if you can handle cold water.
Good to know
- Reward with a pint at the Sticklebarn
- Go early for parking
- Best time
- Spring to autumn
- Getting there
- Pay car park at the start, steep stone path
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
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