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{{SHORTDESC:Small body of water by Loughrigg Fell}}
{{Infobox tarns
<div class="res-img">[[File:Loughrigg Tarn from Loughrigg Fell (5816).jpg]]{{c|A cloudy view of Loughrigg Tarn taken from Loughrigg Fell}}</div> ▼
|image = Loughrigg Tarn from Loughrigg Fell (5816).jpg
|name = Loughrigg Tarn
|historic name =
|name meaning = Ridge above the lake<ref name="whaley222">{{whaley|222}}</ref>
|name origin = Old English + Old Norse
|type = Glacial
|inflows =
|outflows =
|max length = 371 meters (1,217 feet)
|max width = 277 metres (908 feet)
|max depth = 12 metres (39 feet)
|surface area = 8.59 hectares (21.24 acres)
|surface elevation = 94 metres (308 feet)
|volume =
|islands =
|access = Permissive footpaths
|topo map = OL7 Explorer
|latitude = 54.430165
|longitude = -3.0118740
|os-grid = NY344043
|w3w = fuses.monument.fallback
|gallery =
}}
'''Loughrigg Tarn''' is a small body of water in an elevated position, located at the entrance of [[Great Langdale]] valley, sitting peacefully out sight to any passers-by unless they happen to be traversing the peaks of [[Loughrigg Fell]]. It is situated to the south-west below Loughrigg Fell, with the hamlet of [[Skelwith Bridge]] to the south and the smallest of the lakes, [[Elter Water]], and the village of [[Elterwater]], to the west. The tarn and the surrounding land of the High Close estate, once a hamlet of cottages, was originally owned by the Benson family, an then later the Balme family who extended and refurbished the farmhouse between 1866-76. Its 537 acres has been under the care of the National Trust since 1952.<ref>[https://national-trust.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=59d0d36e5b3a44ae8cc49fe38d47ffd7&marker=-3.0140460941411544%2C54.43323443117414%2C%2C%2C%2C&markertemplate=%7B%22title%22%3A%22High%20Close%20Estate%22%2C%22longitude%22%3A-3.0140460941411544%2C%22latitude%22%3A54.43323443117414%2C%22isIncludeShareUrl%22%3Atrue%7D&level=14 High Close Estate] National Trust Land Map. Accessed 3 May, 2023.</ref> On 1 January, 1954, it was leased to the Youth Hostel Association who have been receiving guests ever since.<ref>[https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-langdale YHA Langdale] Accessed 3 May, 2023.</ref>
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==Glacial origin==
Loughrigg
<div class="res-img-1200">[[File:Loughrigg Tarn from Loughrigg Fell (5820).jpeg]]</div>
==In literature==
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<div class="res-img-1200">[[File:Loughrigg Tarn from Loughrigg Fell (5815).jpg]]</div>
==Etymology==
''Loughrigg
''Loughrigg'' comes from the Old English word ''[https://bosworthtoller.com/21882 luh]'', meaning lough / loch, which itself is a borrowing from the Welsh word ''llwchor'', and the Old Norse word ''[[wiktionary:hryggr|hryggr]]'', which means ridge (landform) and backbone, spine (anatomy). This word is also cognate with the Old English word ''[[wiktionary: hrycg|hrycg]]'', which also means spine.
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Access to the tarn is via the A593 and then Ellers Brow. This road borders the hamlet of Loughrigg, a scattering of houses hidden behind mature trees and hedgerows, and climbs until it levels out near the south and western section of the tarn. Views can be had from the road, however, the better views can be explored further on foot using the public footpath from Tarn Foot Farm Campsite, which circles part of northern side.
Walkers, hikers, cyclists and campsite residents will enjoy the cooling waters of the tarn, especially on warm and muggy days. Swimming is popular with many people who enjoy the freedom that comes with tarn swimming (see external sites), as well as canoeing and kayaking for those that have their own crafts; what better way is there to explore the tarn up close? There are multiple routes to explore the area on foot, with many paths criss-crossing on Loughrigg Fell. Depending on how far you are willing to walk, other paths allow further exploration of [[Elter Water]], [[Skelwith Force]], [[Colwith Force]], [[Slater's Bridge]] and the disused quarries at [[Cathedral
There is also plenty of wildlife that call this place home, including minnow, pike, perch, ducks, moorhens and whooper swans, the latter of which also return annually to Elter Water, the lake that is literally named after these majestic birds (just don't get too close).
▲<div class="res-img-1200">[[File:Loughrigg Tarn from Loughrigg Fell (5816).jpg]]
==Parking==
Visitors to the tarn will also undoubtably experience issues with parking unless they are camping here. Most of the country lanes are narrow and will not accommodate parked vehicles unless you find a lay-by, which is probably a passing place and shouldn't really be parked in. However, there is a lay-by of sorts at the first left turn on Ellers Brow located at NY345039 or {{w3w|suppers.bets.washable}}. The next nearest suitable parking is at [[Skelwith Bridge]], which itself has limited parking and can be difficult to find a space after midmorning.
Although further away, another option is [[Rydal Hall]], which offers parking on their grounds for £10 for the whole day. If you are lucky enough, the roadside leading to Rydal Hall and [[Rydal Mount]] sometimes has space, just make sure you do not block the entrance to the church or private driveways. There is a very small car park at Pelter Bridge, off the A591 and over a small hump-back bridge, but you need to get there early as it is usually full most of the day. The last resort, and this is said with bitter disappointment because there is so much potential for this car park, is White Moss Common. The land is owned by the Lowther Estate but managed terribly with extremely overpriced charges and a ANPR system in place.
==External sites==
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==References==
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{{tarns}}
[[Category:Loughrigg Tarn]]
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