Blea Tarn (Eskdale)

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Blea Tarn
A deep blue lake surrounded by steep sides
Blea Tarn is located in the Lake District
Blea Tarn
Blea Tarn
Location in the Lake District
LocationLake District, Cumbria
Coordinates54°23′51″N 3°17′10″W / 54.39750°N 3.28611°W / 54.39750; -3.28611Coordinates: 54°23′51″N 3°17′10″W / 54.39750°N 3.28611°W / 54.39750; -3.28611
TypeTarn
Basin countriesUnited Kingdom
Max. length277 m (909 ft)
Max. width150 m (490 ft)
Surface area3.3 hectares (8.2 acres)
Max. depth11 m (36 ft)
Surface elevation217 m (712 ft)

Blea Tarn is a lake in Cumbria, England, located about half a mile north of Beckfoot. Located at an elevation of 217 m (712 ft), the lake has an area of 3.3 hectares (8.2 acres) and measures 277 m × 150 m (909 ft × 492 ft), with a maximum depth of 11 m (36 ft).[1]

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References[]

  1. ^ "Blea Tarn". f22.org.uk. Retrieved 25 July 2012.


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