Wild Swim Atlas

Blea Tarn

Borrowdale, Lake DistrictLakeFree, open all year

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Blea Tarn is a small lake in the Langdale valley within the Lake District National Park.

Water
Lake
Managed by
Lake District National Park Authority

Getting there

The National Park route page gives access information for Blea Tarn. The tarn is in the Langdale valley, within the Lake District National Park.

54.5174, -3.0960

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Know before you go

  • Do not swim if the water may contain algae.
  • Check conditions before entering the water.
  • Enter the water slowly.
  • Do not swim alone.

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