Tewet Tarn
Type;Natural, enlarged by damming
Location;near Thelkeld
Accessibility;Footpath access
Grid Ref;NY 304 235
Elevation;207m (679 feet)
Size;
135 x 83 m (445 x 275 feet)
Area;0.78 hectares (1.93 acres)
Depth;2m (6½ feet)
Meaning of name;peewit tarn
Alternative name(s);Tewfit Tarn
Lying on the lower slopes of the High Rigg ridge, above the Greta valley, Tewet Tarn is a pretty little tarn set in rough grazing fells. Although it is not obvious, there is a small boulder dam at the northern end whilst the south and west are very marshy. Fine views across the tarn looking west, north and east are possible - the best of all being when the water is still, providing wonderful reflections of Blencathra and Skiddaw to the north.
Tewet Tarn
Type;Natural, enlarged by damming
Location;near Thelkeld
Accessibility;Footpath access
Grid Ref;NY 304 235
Elevation;207m (679 feet)
Size;
135 x 83 m (445 x 275 feet)
Area;0.78 hectares (1.93 acres)
Depth;2m (6½ feet)
Meaning of name;peewit tarn
Alternative name(s);Tewfit Tarn
Lying on the lower slopes of the High Rigg ridge, above the Greta valley, Tewet Tarn is a pretty little tarn set in rough grazing fells. Although it is not obvious, there is a small boulder dam at the northern end whilst the south and west are very marshy. Fine views across the tarn looking west, north and east are possible - the best of all being when the water is still, providing wonderful reflections of Blencathra and Skiddaw to the north.