Hiking Great Langdale in the Lake District

17 Sept

HIKING TO BLEA TARN IN THE LAKE DISTRICT

Blea Tarn, situated in the scenic Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England, is a serene, small mountain tarn that showcases breathtaking natural beauty. Positioned between the Langdale Valley and Little Langdale, the tarn is encircled by rugged peaks, including the renowned Langdale Pikes, which form a magnificent backdrop for visitors. Its calm waters frequently mirror the surrounding hills and sky, offering an almost reflective quality that is cherished by photographers and nature lovers. Blea Tarn can be reached via a picturesque drive along a narrow, winding road, or by walking along well-marked trails, making it a favored spot for hikers and sightseers alike.

I have just returned from an incredibly rewarding week spent hiking the breathtaking mountains surrounding Great Langdale, where I was treated to some truly stunning views of the iconic Langdale Pikes, the majestic Bowfell, and the renowned body of water known as Blea Tarn. Each moment spent in this remarkable landscape was a reminder of nature's beauty and power.

My Yorkshire Dales & Lake District photography gallery

A gallery of Yorkshire Dales and Lake District photos where you can buy stunning prints, framed prints and canvases by photographer Simon Kitchin. The Lake District and Yorkshire Dales are some of the best UK locations for landscape photography and both have their own unique character. The highlights are the Lake District mountains around Keswick, Grasmere, Ambleside, Buttermere and the Langdale valley whilst the diverse landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales include the limestone pavement at Malham, Aysgarth Falls, the Yorkshire 3 peaks and the attractive surrounding scenery of the villages of Dent, Hawes, Keld and Grassington.