Brownstone Tarn is another artificial tarn, situated on Claife Heights, which is more of a bog of sphagnum moss. There are ten other small-medium sized tarns on the plateau. Encircled by an area of wooded access land, Brownstone is located north-east of Three Dubs Tarn. Whilst the more pleasant Three Dubs is not accessible by public right of way,[1] Brownstone lies adjacent to a public footpath, accessible from Far Sawrey and various other locations across the plateau. Brownstone is not the most appealing of tarns by any stretch of the imagination, but it is home to a variety of flora and fauna, which makes this an important habitat. However, it does lie just outside the boundary of the Claife Tarns and Mires SSSI. This tranquil site has an elevation of 238 metres (780 feet), and has a shallow depth of one metre (3 feet).
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References
- ↑ Blair, Don (2003). Exploring Lakeland Tarns: A Complete Guide. Revised Edition. Keswick: Lakeland Manor Press. p.40.