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Turkeytarn Hill

Hill, Mountain in Westmorland Eden

England

Turkeytarn Hill

View from Berts Cottage Looking towards the fells behind Great Asby.
View from Berts Cottage Credit: peter thackeray

Turkeytarn Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Westmorland, England. Situated in the Lake District National Park, it is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. Rising to an elevation of 2,026 feet (617 meters), the hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The ascent to Turkeytarn Hill begins from the picturesque village of Patterdale. The trail winds its way through verdant meadows, dense woodlands, and babbling streams, providing a delightful experience for walkers. As the path steepens, it leads to a rocky ridge which can be challenging for some, but rewards climbers with stunning vistas of Ullswater, the second largest lake in the Lake District.

The summit of Turkeytarn Hill features a small tarn, a mountain lake formed by glaciation. This tranquil body of water adds to the charm and allure of the hill, attracting photographers and nature lovers alike. The hill is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including heather, bilberry, and various bird species.

For those seeking further exploration, Turkeytarn Hill can be incorporated into longer hikes, such as the famous Helvellyn Ridge walk. This challenging route allows adventurers to experience the beauty of multiple peaks in the area, including the renowned Helvellyn mountain.

In summary, Turkeytarn Hill offers a fulfilling outdoor experience with its scenic beauty, diverse wildlife, and captivating views. Whether it's a leisurely stroll or a more challenging hike, this Westmorland gem is sure to leave visitors with a lasting impression.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.509315/-2.4770283 or Grid Reference NY6912. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View from Berts Cottage Looking towards the fells behind Great Asby.
View from Berts Cottage
Looking towards the fells behind Great Asby.
Dale Beck Ford This ford is found on Dale Beck above Great Asby.
Dale Beck Ford
This ford is found on Dale Beck above Great Asby.
Dry-stone wall and copse of trees above Asby Gill About a mile and a half south of Great Asby on the footpath to Little Asby.
Dry-stone wall and copse of trees above Asby Gill
About a mile and a half south of Great Asby on the footpath to Little Asby.
Well, Gt Asby. This is not really a well - it's a rising for waters which fall on the surrounding limestone hills. There is a direct dye-traced link with the water found in the far reaches of Pate Hole, a cave 1.5km to the south. Only in very wet weather does water flow out of Pate Hole and down the usually dry valley which leads to this well. It is rumoured never to have run dry.
Well, Gt Asby.
This is not really a well - it's a rising for waters which fall on the surrounding limestone hills. There is a direct dye-traced link with the water found in the far reaches of Pate Hole, a cave 1.5km to the south. Only in very wet weather does water flow out of Pate Hole and down the usually dry valley which leads to this well. It is rumoured never to have run dry.
Asby Beck Seen here in normal water levels. The water is flowing underground, rising at a spring near the Primary School.
Asby Beck
Seen here in normal water levels. The water is flowing underground, rising at a spring near the Primary School.
Roman Bridge It's known as "Roman Bridge" but is probably a Victorian structure. Completely superfluous now, as the old ford adjacent has been replaced with a modern bridge.
Roman Bridge
It's known as "Roman Bridge" but is probably a Victorian structure. Completely superfluous now, as the old ford adjacent has been replaced with a modern bridge.
Stannerstones This farmhouse, now in ruins, commands extensive views over Asby and the Eden Valley. It is only reached by a rough track. The grassland here is used for sheep grazing.
Stannerstones
This farmhouse, now in ruins, commands extensive views over Asby and the Eden Valley. It is only reached by a rough track. The grassland here is used for sheep grazing.
Long Moor, Gt Asby Simply a tract of upland grazing.
Long Moor, Gt Asby
Simply a tract of upland grazing.
New Graveyard When this plot of land was acquired for a new graveyard, it was discovered that the soil depth was rather less than ideal, bedrock in some places being less than a metre down.....allegedly.
New Graveyard
When this plot of land was acquired for a new graveyard, it was discovered that the soil depth was rather less than ideal, bedrock in some places being less than a metre down.....allegedly.
Three Greyhounds The models are painted sandstone carvings, and the middle one at least is a replacement following theft.
Three Greyhounds
The models are painted sandstone carvings, and the middle one at least is a replacement following theft.
Gt Asby Church
Gt Asby Church
Gt Asby Primary School The school celebrated its 300th birthday in 1988. It was a comprehensive, in that it educated all the children of the area up to the age of 14. Boys were accommodated on one side, girls the other. Remnants of this division can be seen round the back. Now there is a division between infants and juniors. Pupil numbers in recent years have averaged around 30. Being fairly remote, with the nearest large school at Appleby, closure has been staved off.
Gt Asby Primary School
The school celebrated its 300th birthday in 1988. It was a comprehensive, in that it educated all the children of the area up to the age of 14. Boys were accommodated on one side, girls the other. Remnants of this division can be seen round the back. Now there is a division between infants and juniors. Pupil numbers in recent years have averaged around 30. Being fairly remote, with the nearest large school at Appleby, closure has been staved off.
Reception Committee Inquisitive inhabitants of a field south of Great Asby.
Reception Committee
Inquisitive inhabitants of a field south of Great Asby.
Limestone and Sandstone Wall This footpath near Great Asby is rarely followed. It is entered via this little stile set in a wall of striking geological variety.
Limestone and Sandstone Wall
This footpath near Great Asby is rarely followed. It is entered via this little stile set in a wall of striking geological variety.
Footpath to Great Asby Murton Pike in the background
Footpath to Great Asby
Murton Pike in the background
Ion House Christmas 2005 taken from East side of the Beck.
Ion House
Christmas 2005 taken from East side of the Beck.
Great Asby Church Christmas 2005.
Great Asby Church
Christmas 2005.
Looking towards Whygill from Goodlie Hill
Looking towards Whygill from Goodlie Hill
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Turkeytarn Hill is located at Grid Ref: NY6912 (Lat: 54.509315, Lng: -2.4770283)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Eden

Police Authority: Cumbria

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