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Malham Tarn

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Malham Tarn

Malham Tarn

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Yorkshire Dales National Park

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    1. Settle & Malham Tarn loop from Gargrave — Yorkshire Dales National Park

    53.5km

    03:39

    780m

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    January 13, 2020

    A beautiful lake at 1,237 feet (377 metres) above sea-level, Malham Tarn is the highest marl lake in England. Formed around 10,000 years ago, it is one of only eight upland alkaline lakes in Europe. The lake has been a site for human activity since the Mesolithic era when hunters camped here hunting for deer and wild cattle.



    In more recent history, author Charles Kingsley was inspired to write his novel 'Water-Babies, A Fairy Tale for a Land Baby' when he visited the lake in 1858.



    Today, the lake is owned by the National Trust. It's considered to be an important conservation area thanks to its unique geology, flora and fauna.

      September 20, 2021

      Great view would recommend stopping if passing.

        October 5, 2024

        A good gravel track skirts the edge of the tarn with excellent views all the way

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          Location: Craven, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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