Easedale Tarn Circular Walk Map
Enjoy a circular walk from Grasmere to Easedale Tarn in the Lake District National Park. The walk begins in the popular village of Grasmere and follows the Easedale Road towards the pretty Easedale Beck. You then join footpaths taking you up to the tarn, passing the beautiful Sourmilk Gill waterfalls on the way. The tarn is in a lovely spot between Tarn Crag to the north and Blea Rigg to the south. It is generally quite a peaceful spot and a great escape from the often busy Grasmere town. There is a footpath around the tarn though this may be quite boggy. From the tarn, you return via Cockly Crag, Stenners Crag and Jackdaw Crag, before rejoining the Easedale Road back into Grasmere.
Another option is to continue to the nearby Stickle Tarn and Dungeon Ghyll Waterfall. You can do this by following the footpath west from Easedale Tarn rather than returning to Grasmere.
Easedale Tarn Ordnance Survey Map 
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Pubs/Cafes
Back in Grasmere head to Tweedies for some well earned refreshments. This nice pub has a very large beer garden with plenty of tables. It's a lovely place to sit out and relax in after a long walk. You can find it in the village, near the lake, at a postcode of LA22 9SW for your sat navs.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
The popular climb to Helm Crag is very close to the tarn. It branches off to the north from the Easedale Beck, about a mile from Grasmere. It's more of a challenging climb but you're rewarded with some fabulous views from the distinctive craggy summit.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
One of the better-known tarns of Lakeland and a popular spot with holiday-makers in summer, it is easily accessed by a well worn path from Easedale Road in Grasmere. In the water, the cool, clear depths provide a habitat for fish such as perch, eel, and trout, and the aquatic environment supports a variety of invertebrates. The area attracts birds that forage along the tarn and its outflow, Sourmilk Gill, where waterfalls create a dramatic display; herons and various passerines have been observed in the vicinity. Beyond its rich natural tapestry, Easedale Tarn is set in a glacial corrie formed around 11,000 years ago and has long been a popular destination for walkers and picnickers. Its scenic beauty is enhanced by the imposing backdrop of Tarn Crag and Blea Rigg, and the tarn’s historic associations—once served by a Victorian refreshment hut near its outlet above Grasmere—add a layer of cultural interest to this serene and evocative landscape.
Seen after a night of heavy snowfall, this photo was taken from near the outflow and was worth a slight detour from the main route to see it from this angle.
Footpath to Easedale Tarn
Looking over Easedale Tarn to Tarn Crag. Around Easedale Tarn the natural setting is defined by a diverse array of plants that thrive in the damp, upland conditions of the Lake District. The tarn’s wet margins and surrounding boggy areas are often carpeted with species such as bog asphodel, common cotton–grass, and spearwort, while the damp soil supports an abundance of mosses and liverworts. Carnivorous plants like butterwort are also common along the water’s edge, their sticky leaves trapping small midges, and water lobelia alongside water-lilies add subtle splashes of color to the tarn’s perimeter.
Stepping stones over Easedale Beck.
Easedale Beck. Beside the beck, walking towards Sour Milk Gill Falls seen in the distance like a white ribbon