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Water from the surrounding fells at Little Langdale drains into the marshy but picturesque [[Little Langdale Tarn]], where large volumes of water collect for the Brathay’s continued journey. There is no public access to the tarn, which is managed by the {{w1|National Trust}}, but this works in favour of the spectator for the views of this natural tarn are stunning at higher level.<ref group="lower-alpha">You don’t have to climb the peaks of the fells to enjoy the views of the valley. Several lower level paths still provide wide open and uninterrupted views. One such place is just above the National Trust owned cottages of High and Low Hallgarth, on the path that passes over to Tilberthwaite Farm - NY 31264 03801 (164m) and another is located above High Bield at NY 31264 03801 (202m).</ref> The Brathay peacefully winds its way under the 17th century, Grade II listed [[Slater's Bridge]],<ref>[https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1245295?section=official-list-entry Slater's Bridge] Historic England Official List Entry. Retrieved 12 March, 2023.</ref> which has seen much footfall in its 400+ years of history. It was on a packhorse route that would have been used extensively during the bustling quarrying works in the valley. From there it passes a fording place to the south of Little Langdale, and a set of stepping stones near High Park, before it arrives at Colwith Force, where the water begins to pick up its pace. as it heads towards a narrowing of the rocks.