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 them in 1929 before selling half to the National Trust. Over on golakes.co.uk/travel there's loads of useful information about getting around here.

Dominiek Van Dooren

June 22, 2025

The beautiful Tarn Hows offers an accessible circular walk (2.4km) through beautiful countryside with majestic mountain views. A great place to walk on a well maintained path. It can get busy though.

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Adam

February 28, 2018

The car park here is quite expensive but if you park at Tom Ghyll, it's free and you can walk up the side of the Ghyll (the water outlet of the tarn) and join the walking route.

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Location: Coniston, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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