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; ...

Primary school pupils abandoned the classroom to take on a mountain ascent in the Lake District. Staff and children at Grasmere School and Nursery climbed to the top of Loughrigg to raise money ...