Tarn Hows loop — Lake District National Park

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Tarn Hows loop — Lake District National Park

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Tarn Hows loop — Lake District National Park

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3.01km

30m

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The picturesque landscape at Tarn Hows is part artificial, created in the 19th century by owner James Marshall. The three small lakes that once filled this dip in the fells were combined into one by damming the stream, providing a steady supply of water to drive his sawmill and creating…

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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48 m

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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1.87 km

Tom Heights and Cumbria Way Junction

Highlight • Summit

The western shore path along Tarn Hows is part of the long distance Cumbria Way trail. This trail runs for 73 miles (117.5 km) from Ulverston in the south to …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.64 km

900 m

244 m

131 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.67 km

244 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

13°C

4°C

82 %

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Comments

April 27, 2023

The picturesque landscape at Tarn Hows is part artificial, created in the 19th century by owner James Marshall. The three small lakes that once filled this dip in the fells were combined into one by damming the stream, providing a steady supply of water to drive his sawmill and  creating a beautiful