The Top 5 Lakes around Kirkby Stephen
Looking to visit the best lakes around Kirkby Stephen? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Kirkby Stephen’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 28, 2025
Sunbiggin Tarn
Highlight • Natural Monument
This tarn and, in fact, the surrounding area, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): this is largely because of the limestone areas that surround it. The tarn is …
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Paradise Tarn
Highlight • Lake
On OS Maps, this tarn is actually unnamed but a place next to it is called Paradise, hence the name "Paradise tarn". It's a lovely little tarn, with an island …
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Road Past Sunbiggin Tarn with Views of the Howgills
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
This section of road runs between approx 250m and 320m altitude through amazing limestone landscapes and past Sunbiggin Tarn, an SSSI. Excellent views south to the Howgills. Snow poles on …
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Birkdale Tarn
Highlight • Viewpoint
This is quite a large tarn above Birk Dale, and near a road, but for some reason apparently not visited so often. For a third-largest body of water in the …
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Tilekiln Pond
Highlight • Lake
This is a nice little pond near Lookingflatt Farm, surrounded by green fields and pastures (far greener and less brown in the summer). It's just a pleasant little body of …
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