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    Alcock Tarn

    Grasmere, Lake DistrictLakeFree, open all year

    Directions
    Getting there

    Alcock Tarn is a small upland tarn near Grasmere, reached by a steep footpath in the Lake District.

    Water
    Lake
    Entry
    Free
    Swim hours
    Open all day, every day
    Lifeguard
    No lifeguard
    Managed by
    Lake District National Park Authority

    Getting there

    Walk from Grasmere village past Greenhead Gill and follow the footpath to the tarn. The route is steep and can be wet.

    54.4622, -3.0057

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Never swim alone.
    • Enter the water slowly.
    • Check the depth before swimming.
    • Swim close to the shoreline.
    • Do not swim if blue-green algae is suspected.
    • Do not swim after drinking alcohol or taking drugs.

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