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Tarn Hows, Tom Gill & Tom Heights loop — Lake District National Park

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Tarn Hows, Tom Gill & Tom Heights loop — Lake District National Park

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Tarn Hows, Tom Gill & Tom Heights loop — Lake District National Park

01:15

4.49km

80m

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: July 24, 2024

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Lake District National Park

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Parking

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300 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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624 m

Tom Ghyll Waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

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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1.73 km

Tom Heights Summit

Highlight • Summit

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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2.63 km

Tarn Hows Eastern Shore

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Wonderful setting. Many views of the blue water. A nice easy path for a family walk a also for strollers and handicapped. Car park close by. Full on weekends.

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4.49 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.10 km

2.01 km

161 m

128 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.39 km

2.01 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Tarn Hows, Tom Gill & Tom Heights loop — Lake District National Park

Tarn Hows

Tom Ghyll Waterfalls

Tom Heights Summit

Tarn Hows Eastern Shore

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