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Tom Ghyll Waterfalls – Tarn Hows loop from Holme Fell

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Tom Ghyll Waterfalls – Tarn Hows loop from Holme Fell

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Tom Ghyll Waterfalls – Tarn Hows loop from Holme Fell

01:26

4.59km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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229 m

Scenic Lake in Lake District National Park

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993 m

Glen Mary Bridge National Trust car park

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A small pay and display car park at Glen Mary Bridge. Free for National Trust members.
Ideal starting point for a walk to Tarn Hows via the Tom Gill waterfalls.

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1.43 km

Tom Ghyll Waterfalls

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Tom Ghyll (or Gill) is a fast flowing stream with two spectacular waterfalls. There is a path along it up to Tarn Hows. Or if you leave Tarn Hows down to Glen Mary car park.

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1.43 km

Waterfall in Lake District National Park

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1.91 km

View of Tarn Hows from Tom Heights

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A walk around Tarn Hows will give you views of the lake from different places. And you will always discover new things on the lake.

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2.53 km

Tom Heights Summit

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Tom Height's modest summit is easily reached from the trails around Tarn Hows. It rewards with glorious views towards the bristling Langdale Pikes and the grand Coniston Fells. It is …

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3.67 km

Penny tree stump

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According to an age-old tradition, you can make a wish if you leave a coin at such a tree. Because people have a lot to wish for, several trees are …

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4.25 km

Tarn Hows

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It's great around here, especially in autumn when it's a little quieter and the colours really pop. Super interesting fact: Beatrix Potter actually used to own the Tarns, having bought …

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4.59 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.52 km

1.15 km

703 m

131 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.90 km

1.14 km

764 m

703 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (110 m)

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Monday 1 June

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Tom Ghyll Waterfalls – Tarn Hows loop from Holme Fell

Scenic Lake in Lake District National Park

Glen Mary Bridge National Trust car park

Tom Ghyll Waterfalls

Waterfall in Lake District National Park

View of Tarn Hows from Tom Heights

Tom Heights Summit

Penny tree stump

Tarn Hows

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