Free, open all year1 miRed Tarn
Glenridding
Hard Tarn
Glenridding, Lake DistrictLakeFree, open all year
A remote, high mountain tarn above Ruthwaite Cove, reached by a steep pathless ascent from Grizedale.
- Water
- Lake
- Managed by
- Lake District National Park
Getting there
Starting from Patterdale or Glenridding, follow Grizedale towards Ruthwaite Lodge, then leave the path and make a steep ascent into Ruthwaite Cove. The final approach has no path and requires a climb of about 350 metres in 1 kilometre.
54.5153, -3.0111
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- Never swim alone
- Enter the water slowly
- Check the depth and plan where to exit
- Do not swim after drinking or taking drugs
- Do not swim if algae is suspected
- Wear a wetsuit in cold water
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