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North West England

Tarn Hows

North West England

Tarn Hows

Highlight • Lake

Tarn Hows

Hiking

4.9

(494)

Running

5.0

(5)

Cycling

5.0

(1)

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Lake District National Park

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

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Tips

October 18, 2018

Hiking

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

Hiking

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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February 28, 2018

Hiking

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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#1.

Monk Coniston and Tarn Hows Trail

10.2km

02:56

250m

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Hike the moderate 6.3-mile Monk Coniston and Tarn Hows Trail in the Lake District, featuring stunning lake views and woodlands.

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#2.

Around Tarn Hows — Lake District National Park

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00:51

40m

40m

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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4.7

(37)

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#3.

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

4.49km

01:15

80m

80m

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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Elevation 200 m

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

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