Natural landmarks · North East England
Blea Tarn
Blea Tarn — lake near Watendlath, Cumbria, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Blea Tarn is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lake near Watendlath, Cumbria, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.5169°, -3.0963°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Armboth Fells SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Blea Tarn is a natural landmark located in North-East England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the River Derwent and its tributaries, as well as the Armboth Fells.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5169, -3.0963
Sources
- wikidata: Q883275 (CC0)
- commons: Blea Tarn Gill - geograph.org.uk - 454371.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blea Tarn?
- Blea Tarn is in North-East England, United Kingdom.
- Is Blea Tarn a protected site?
- Yes — Blea Tarn is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Armboth Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Blea Tarn free to visit?
- Yes, Blea Tarn is free to enter.