Free, open all year2 miBowscale Tarn
Mungrisdale
Scales Tarn
Scales, Lake DistrictLakeFree, open all year
Scales Tarn is a mountain tarn in a glacial amphitheatre below Blencathra, reached by walking routes from Scales or Threlkeld.
- Water
- Lake
- Lifeguard
- No lifeguard
- Managed by
- Lake District National Park Authority
Getting there
The tarn is reached by walking routes from Scales or Threlkeld, below Blencathra and near Sharp Edge.
54.6439, -3.0415
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- Do not swim alone
- Have support available in case of emergency
- Take a personal flotation device
- Do not swim if cold-water shock makes conditions unsafe
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