Blea Tarn (Eskdale)

Coordinates: 54°23′51″N 3°17′10″W / 54.39750°N 3.28611°W / 54.39750; -3.28611
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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
Blea Tarn is located in the former Borough of Copeland
Blea Tarn
Blea Tarn
Location in Copeland Borough
LocationLake District, Cumbria
Coordinates54°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]

References[edit]

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