For walkers this is moderate. For divers it's tough getting here. But she has been dived several times.

Fantastic views to take in on a good clear day. Walk is the only activity here.

Plenty of accommodation can be found in Glenridding or indeed anywhere along this large lake.

For more details use one of the links here. Simply enter the name of this lake, village or town into the web site search window that appears. Hotels and Guest Houses Youth Hostels for Families etc

Approach this tarn from the A592 along Ullswater. Follow this road until reaching Glenridding village where you turn in and park. There is a road that can take you part up the mountain getting you closer to the tarn so try this and check out parking availability on the road side (it may already be full up here). You'll need an OS map after that. Or you could park around the Grisedale Bridge / Patterdale area and grab an OS map for the route up. either way from Ullswater is a long haul, Steep to begin with but then flattens out thankfully. View the Photo Media above.

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Permission Not Required.
Those who are looking for a challenging hike up a mountain will enjoy this one.

I have the distinct feeling that this tarn will hold some interesting creatures in it but no one has reported any to date.

This is a remote tarn that had only been disturbed during WWII when an aircraft crashed into it and the main reason why you want to dive here. A Mosquito aircraft await's you on the bottom at 35 metres.

No Permission is required.

Due to the distance (2 miles) and 30 degree climb, it is tough going to reach the tarn kitted up and on foot. Do not wear your suit at this stage - carry it. If worn, chances are you'll stumble and rip it. A wheel barrow would not go amiss here although you may have fun getting over some rocks.

Tarn Altitude is at 518 metres. Maximum depth is circa 35 metres.

Torches: Recommended if exploring the aircraft. The tarn is clear but chilly.

Thermoclines: non observed.

If new to freshwater diving: there are plenty of other tarns to choose that are more accessible but none have an aircraft to enjoy finning over and photographing.

Kendal + Lakes: branch is based at Kendal Leisure Centre.
Furness Sub Aqua: branch is based at Barrow in Furness.
Dalton Sub Aqua: branch is based at Dalton in Furness.

For more details see "Dive Clubs & Air" page.

Visibility: 15 metres

Temperature range - no data available.

Visibility: 20 metres.

Temperature range - no data available.

Mobile phones do work in the dive area. Do test your mobile for signal strength. You may be unlucky with your service provider.

Public phones: a long, long, long, way away.

For the latest on the weather: "Scuba Weather Report"

Nearest toilet: Nearest large rock I'm afraid. Alt: Glenridding village on Ullswater.

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