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North West England

Talkin Tarn – Talkin Tarn Lake loop from Brampton

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Talkin Tarn – Talkin Tarn Lake loop from Brampton

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Talkin Tarn – Talkin Tarn Lake loop from Brampton

03:30

13.4km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.28 km

Boathouse Tea Room & Gift Shop

Highlight • Cafe

The tearooms offer beautiful views over the tarn and towards the Pennine hills. There is an upstairs area with sofas for enjoying the view, especially on rainy days.

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2

3.51 km

Talkin Tarn

Highlight • Lake

Talking Tarn is a popular attraction. There is a large car park but you do have to pay to enter. Walkways and double track exist around the waters edge. Many …

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3

5.25 km

Talkin Tarn Lake

Highlight • Natural Monument

Talkin Tarn is a glacial lake set within Talkin Tarn Country Park. The lake is in a kettle hole, formed 10,000 years ago by mass glacial action.

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4

6.56 km

Brampton Railway Station

Highlight • Rest Area

It is managed by Northern Trains and is unstaffed. The station has two platforms and a ticket machine that only accepts card payments.

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5

6.72 km

Ruins of Milton Hall School

Highlight • Historical Site

Remains of Milton Hall School

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7.63 km

Rowanbank Wood

Forest

B

13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.70 km

4.35 km

3.77 km

514 m

Surfaces

4.38 km

3.33 km

2.75 km

1.98 km

898 m

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Saturday 16 May

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6°C

52 %

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