Woldgill Tarn

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Cumberland Eden

England

Woldgill Tarn

De Havilland Venom WR557 Wreckage of De Havilland Venom
This plane crashed on 4th March 1957. Sadly the pilot Flight Lieutenant W.F. Marshall died in the crash. The aircraft had taken off from RAF Silloth. Wing NO WR557. — De Havilland Venom WR557 Credit: John Ryles

Woldgill Tarn, located in Cumberland, England, is a picturesque freshwater lake nestled amidst the scenic beauty of the Lake District National Park. It is a small, tranquil body of water, often referred to as a tarn, pool, or pond. With a surface area of approximately 2 hectares, it is surrounded by lush greenery, rolling hills, and dense woodland.

The tarn is fed by natural springs and streams, ensuring a constant flow of fresh, crystal-clear water. Its depth varies, with the deepest parts reaching around 6 meters. The water is incredibly clean and supports a diverse range of aquatic life, including various fish species, such as trout and perch.

Woldgill Tarn is also home to a thriving ecosystem of plants and wildlife. Its shores are adorned with vibrant aquatic plants, such as water lilies and reeds, creating a haven for birds, insects, and small mammals. It is a popular spot for birdwatchers, who come to observe a variety of species, including ducks, swans, and herons.

Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, Woldgill Tarn offers a peaceful retreat for visitors seeking tranquility and natural beauty. The surrounding area provides ample opportunities for hiking, picnicking, and photography. The peaceful ambiance and serene atmosphere make it an ideal place for relaxation and reflection.

Overall, Woldgill Tarn is a charming freshwater marsh, offering a glimpse into the beauty and diversity of the Lake District's natural landscape. Whether visitors are seeking outdoor activities or simply yearning for a quiet escape, this idyllic tarn provides an enchanting experience for all.

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Woldgill Tarn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.810008/-2.5440934 or Grid Reference NY6546. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

De Havilland Venom WR557

Wreckage of De Havilland Venom This plane crashed on 4th March 1957. Sadly the pilot Flight Lieutenant W.F. Marshall died in the crash. The aircraft had taken off from RAF Silloth. Wing NO WR557.

John Ryles

De Havilland Venom WR557

Wreckage of De Havilland Venom Farlam Curric, Crogin Fell

John Ryles

Upper reaches of Croglin Water

David Brown

Tom Smith's Stone

David Brown

Grey Nag

David Brown

Cairn east of Watch Hill, NY 63437 45963

The cairn was located when searching for a 'currick' marked on OS maps at NY 63375 46004. When the cairn in the image was reached it was thought to be that one but a check of the GPS receiver suggested otherwise. No other nearby cairn/currick was seen. There's probably an error somewhere, but there's certainty with the photographer that the GPS co-ordinates used in the Geograph submission both for the cairn and camera locations were recorded correctly.

Trevor Littlewood

Moorland west of Watch Hill

Watch Hill is a location along the broad ridge connecting Thack Moor with Black Fell. The location in the image is to the north of the ridge crest with a view across the valley of Croglin Water.

Trevor Littlewood

Fence and wall line along moorland ridge

The broad ridge connects Black Fell to which it rises behind the camera location, and Watch Hill which lies in the distance occupying the left side of the image. Changes between walling and fencing are common in the uplands and often occur frequently along a single stretch of ground. Typically, walling, being more sturdy and permanent, would be preferred but where the ground is soft and wet fencing is likely to be used as such ground would not offer the required level of stability for heavier stonework.

Trevor Littlewood

Boundary Stone (Tom Smith's Stone)

There is an Ordnance Survey cut mark on the stone. It marks a point 629.7m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Moorland in Gilderdale, Alston

An ill-defined ridge climbing towards The Dod and the main east/west Pennine watershed.

Andrew Smith

Moorland in Gilderdale, Alston

Candlesieve Sike is seen descending in the foreground, reaching the valley of Woldgill Burn, which joins Gilderdale Burn before it reaches the South Tyne valley beyond.

Andrew Smith

Moorland, Kirkhaugh

The grassy southern flank of Grey Nag above Woldgill Burn. A faint outline of Cross Fell may just be noticed at the extreme top of picture.

Andrew Smith

Old Boundary Marker - Tom Smith's Stone, Gilderdale Forest

Municipal Boundary Marker - Tom Smith's Stone on the boundary of Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh parish, Northumberland and Ainstable and Alston Moor parishes in Cumbria, Gilderdale Forest, at Tom Smith's Stone. Inscribed: K on the north face W on the east face A on the south face C on the west face Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: NB_KNAKIR01pb

D Garside

Walls meeting at mountain summit

The summit is that of Grey Nag. It's not apparent in the image but there's a sheep pen at the angle where the walls meet.

Trevor Littlewood

Black Fell

Looking SE.

T Eyre

Valley of Woldgill Burn

A low water level in Woldgill Burn heading downstream towards its confluence with Gilderdale Burn.

Trevor Littlewood

Stream draining south side of Grey Nag

Rough, grassy slopes descend steeply from the summit of Grey Nag. It's a fairly featureless face broken only by one or two minor streams which feed their waters into Woldgill Burn.

Trevor Littlewood