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Tarn Hows – Small island in Tarn Hows loop from Hawkshead

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Tarn Hows – Small island in Tarn Hows loop from Hawkshead

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4.8

(5)

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Tarn Hows – Small island in Tarn Hows loop from Hawkshead

01:51

6.58km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

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293 m

Round Parrock Wood

Forest

1.31 km

Iron Keld

Highlight • Forest

2.85 km

Penny tree stump

Highlight • Structure

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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3.35 km

View of Tarn Hows from Tom Heights

Highlight • Lake

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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3.43 km

Bench with a view of Tarn Hows

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.58 km

Tarn Hows

Highlight • Lake

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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3.65 km

Scenic Lake in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Lake

3.67 km

View of Tarn Hows

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.13 km

Small island in Tarn Hows

Highlight • Lake

6.58 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.42 km

659 m

454 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.42 km

659 m

454 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 4 August

17°C

12°C

87 %

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Tarn Hows – Small island in Tarn Hows loop from Hawkshead

Iron Keld

Penny tree stump

View of Tarn Hows from Tom Heights

Bench with a view of Tarn Hows

Tarn Hows

Scenic Lake in Lake District National Park

View of Tarn Hows

Small island in Tarn Hows

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