United Kingdom Blea Tarn
Small lake in the Lake District with a beautiful background of mountains.
This is an extremely popular location at all times of day, particularly in the morning for sunrise so you should arrive early.
This is an extremely popular location at all times of day, particularly in the morning for sunrise so you should arrive early.
Photography Tips
This classic view is best photographed during sunrise but is excellent at all times of the day.
Check the weather for wind speeds of <5mph for best reflections on a calm lake.
Bring a tripod and polarising filters and try out neutral density filters ,.
The photographic opportunities in this area are endless.
Check the weather for wind speeds of <5mph for best reflections on a calm lake.
Bring a tripod and polarising filters and try out neutral density filters ,.
The photographic opportunities in this area are endless.
Travel Information
Use postcode LA22 9PG for parking.
The access road is narrow and winding and untreated in the winter. Allow extra time when driving due to the lack of passing places and oncoming traffic which can slow you down.
There is a National Trust car park available (free for members) with coin-operated payment machines (approx £4 for 2 hours parking), a small walk of 5 minutes or less to get to the classic sunrise view.
Areas of the approach from the footpath from the car park can be boggy in winter so rubber boots or waterproof walking boots are recommended.
The access road is narrow and winding and untreated in the winter. Allow extra time when driving due to the lack of passing places and oncoming traffic which can slow you down.
There is a National Trust car park available (free for members) with coin-operated payment machines (approx £4 for 2 hours parking), a small walk of 5 minutes or less to get to the classic sunrise view.
Areas of the approach from the footpath from the car park can be boggy in winter so rubber boots or waterproof walking boots are recommended.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Sunrise
Sunrise & Sunset
05:48 - 18:45
| current local time: 07:05
Photo Themes
Landscape
Locations
England
Lake District National Park
Blea Tarn
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