Bleaberry Tarn above Buttermere

The walk starts beside the Bridge Hotel in the centre of the village. Take the lane on the left hand side as you look at the hotel, bear left into the fenced lane beside the Fish Inn. This turns left, goes through a gate, bears right through another gate, and ends up at the corner of the National Trust field beside Buttermere (the lake) through yet another gate.

Turn right and follow the path along the field edge to the bridge. Cross and bear left, to another gate.

Go straight ahead on the steep stone pitched path ascending the hillside at an angle. After just a few metres cross another path and continue ahead.

Ascending through mixed but mainly pine woodland the path is of very good quality. The view is largely back down the incline, glimpses of Buttermere lake might be seen through the trees.

Reaching the fence, go through the gate. The path goes initially right and then continues left. Here the views start to open out. After a few very steep zigzags it traverses right and for a short while the gradient eases. It then reaches Sour Milk Gill and bears left to climb alongside.

Keep left of the wall when it appears. Cross the rough and boggy area to the tarn.

Reverse the route of ascent to return to Buttermere.