Despite the steep contours of the rock walls above, the tarn is only about  deep, and is well stocked with trout. Bleaberry Tarn is drained into Buttermere by Sourmilk Gill, reaching the lake mere yards from its outlet. A belt of trees has been planted along the shoreline.
Despite the steep rock walls above, the tarn is only a few feet deep and is teeming with trout. Bleaberry Tarn drains into Buttermere through Sourmilk Gill, arriving at the lake mere yards from its outflow.  A line of trees has been planted along the shore.