Author: Neil Riding

Blea Water

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The deepest tarn in Lakeland. For students of physical geography, a text book example of its kind. Blea Water lies close to the head of Haweswater under the vast bulk of High Street. Dark water and the beetling crags of the corrie headwall create an imposing and dramatic amphitheatre and the place has an eerie ….  Read More

Blea Tarn

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There are several ‘Blea’ tarns amongst the Lakeland fells. This one, which lies between Thirlmere and Borrowdale, is probably the best from an angler’s point of view and certainly holds trout of a higher average size than the rest of them – in fact the occasional very good fish is reported from time to time. ….  Read More