There are estimated to be 197 tarns in the Lake District. Alcock Tarn is a walker’s favourite: it’s peaceful, being inaccessible by road, but within easy reach of Grasmere by this short, steep climb; ...

Arrive in Grasmere along the A591 and you cannot fail to notice the craggy outline of Helm Crag (1328ft; 405m) towering above ...