Blind Tarn

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Blind Tarn

Goat's Water from Dow Crag View down Easter Gully to Goat’s Water from near the summit of Dow Crag. — Goat's Water from Dow Crag Credit: Adrian Taylor

Blind Tarn is a small but picturesque body of water located in the county of Lancashire, England. Nestled amidst the rolling hills and verdant meadows of the region, this tarn is a charming example of a freshwater marsh ecosystem.

With a surface area of approximately 1.5 hectares, Blind Tarn is relatively small in size, but its beauty is not to be underestimated. Surrounded by a dense cover of reeds and grasses, the tarn is a haven for a variety of plant and animal species. The water itself is calm and still, reflecting the surrounding landscape and creating a serene atmosphere.

The tarn serves as a vital habitat for numerous species of birds, including waterfowl such as swans, ducks, and geese. The reed beds provide shelter and nesting sites for smaller birds, while the open water attracts diving birds like grebes and coots. Additionally, the marshy areas around the tarn support a diverse range of plant life, including various types of sedges, rushes, and water lilies.

Blind Tarn is also a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and hikers. A network of walking trails surrounds the tarn, allowing visitors to explore the area and admire its natural beauty. The tranquil ambiance and stunning views make it an ideal location for photography, painting, or simply enjoying a peaceful picnic by the water's edge.

Overall, Blind Tarn is a gem of the Lancashire countryside, offering a glimpse into the region's rich biodiversity and providing a serene escape from the bustle of everyday life.

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Blind Tarn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.360662/-3.1366159 or Grid Reference SD2696. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Goat's Water from Dow Crag

View down Easter Gully to Goat’s Water from near the summit of Dow Crag.

Adrian Taylor

Spoil terrace with ruined building

A view from the 'Quarries Route', the main ascent path for the Old Man of Coniston. The grassed / mossed-over terrace of spoil is a very small one compared to a number of others along the way. Wetherlam is the mountain in the distance.

Trevor Littlewood

Crag rim at summit area of Coniston Old Man

Snow residues lie at the edge of broken ground at the summit of the mountain. The crag rim and broad ridge extend initially to the north-west before turning north. The Scafell group of mountains lie in the distance at the centre of the image.

Trevor Littlewood

Northern slope of Dow Crag

The darker slope rising to the left reaches Dow Crag. Goat's Hause is the col at the left side of the image from which a stream groove descends. Harter Fell is the pyramidal peak at the centre of the image.

Trevor Littlewood

Boulders at shore of Goat's Water

Goat's Water lies between two mountains of the Coniston group. The Old Man of Coniston rises unseen to the right, Dow Crag, to the left, across the lake. Goat's Hause is the col in the distance.

Trevor Littlewood

Walna Scar Road stream crossing

A well constructed, stone-built feature allowing Hussey Well Beck to flow across the Walna Scar Road without causing undue erosion to its surface.

Trevor Littlewood

Path rising towards Goat's Hause

The path is partly constructed using rocks set into the ground to minimise erosion. More work on the route seems to be planned - along the path line, below the image centre there are bagged boulders awaiting use to improve or repair the way. Goat's Hause is the obvious dip on the horizon.

Trevor Littlewood

Looking from Dow Crag towards Buck Pike

Steven Brown

Path towards Buck Pike

Steven Brown

Path near Walna Scar

Steven Brown

Walna Scar Road

Steven Brown

Torver Bridge, Walna Scar Road

Steven Brown

Walna Scar Road

Steven Brown

Trig point atop The Old Man Of Coniston

Steven Brown

Benchmark, Coniston Old Man

Detail of the flush bracket benchmark on the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on the summit of Coniston Old Man. The flush bracket, benchmark number S5473, is on the south-west face of the pillar and marks a height of 802.233m above mean sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn), last levelled for height in 1950 (location photograph SD2797 : Triangulation Pillar, Coniston Old Man). Prior to 1974 this was the highest benchmark in the county of Lancashire.

Adrian Taylor

Triangulation Pillar, Coniston Old Man

The stone built Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on the summit of Coniston Old Man. The pillar was constructed in 1950. The flush bracket benchmark number S5473 on the south-west face of the pillar marks a height of 802.233m above mean sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last levelled for height in 1950 (detail photograph SD2797 : Benchmark, Coniston Old Man). This was the highest located triangulation pillar in the county of Lancashire until 1974.

Adrian Taylor

Busy day on the summit

Coniston Old Man is one of the most popular Lake District fells, with extensive views from the summit. It is busy on an April day early in the season; in the height of summer it can become unpleasantly crowded and litter strewn. The summit cairn stands on a stone platform and the highest point of the mountain will vary according to the state of repair or dilapidation of the cairn at the time. The official height is referenced to the nearby trig point (photograph SD2797 : Triangulation Pillar, Coniston Old Man). Until 1974 the summit of Coniston Old Man was the highest point in the County of Lancashire. The sheep have become used to eating scraps provided by tourists and in winter, when such food is scarce, they can be pushy and persistent in their belief they have a right to raid the contents of your rucksack. They love fudge!

Adrian Taylor