Angle Tarn (Langstrath) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Angle Tarn |
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facing SE, towards the top of Rossett Gill and Langdale
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 Angle Tarn
Location in Lake District
Angle Tarn
Location in Allerdale
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| Location | Lake District |
| Coordinates | 54°27′30″N 3°10′00″W / 54.45833°N 3.16667°W |
| Type | Tarn |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
| Surface elevation | ~560 m (1,840 ft) |
Angle Tarn is a beautiful, small lake located in the amazing Lake District National Park in England. It sits north of a mountain called Bowfell. This special type of lake is known as a "tarn." Angle Tarn's water flows into a stream called Langstrath Beck.
About Angle Tarn
Angle Tarn is a peaceful spot high up in the mountains. It's a great place for hikers to visit while exploring the Lake District. The tarn is surrounded by stunning natural scenery.
What is a Tarn?
A tarn is a type of lake that forms in a bowl-shaped hollow. These hollows are often carved out by glaciers. Glaciers are like giant, slow-moving rivers of ice. As they move, they scrape away rock and soil. When the glacier melts, the hollow fills with water, creating a tarn.
Where is Angle Tarn?
Angle Tarn is found in the northern part of the Lake District. It is located near the famous mountain, Bowfell. The Lake District is a national park known for its beautiful lakes, mountains, and valleys. It's a popular place for outdoor adventures.
The tarn sits quite high up, at an elevation of about 560 meters (or about 1,837 feet) above sea level. This high location means it offers amazing views of the surrounding fells (hills).
Don't Get Confused!
It's easy to get Angle Tarn mixed up with another lake that has the same name! There is a larger lake called Angle Tarn (Patterdale) located about 18.5 kilometers (or 11.5 miles) to the south-west. This other Angle Tarn is also within the Lake District National Park.
To tell them apart, remember that the Angle Tarn we are talking about here is near Bowfell. The other one is closer to a village called Patterdale. Both are beautiful, but they are different places!
