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: October 30, 2025

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Lake District National Park

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Parking

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229 m

Scenic Lake in Lake District National Park

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993 m

Glen Mary Bridge National Trust car park

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A small pay and display car park at Glen Mary Bridge. Free for National Trust members.
Ideal starting point for a walk to Tarn Hows via the Tom Gill waterfalls.

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1.35 km

Tom Gill Waterfall

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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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1.43 km

Tom Ghyll Waterfalls

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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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1.43 km

Waterfall in Lake District National Park

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1.91 km

View of Tarn Hows from Tom Heights

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A walk around Tarn Hows will give you views of the lake from different places. And you will always discover new things on the lake.

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2.53 km

Tom Heights Summit

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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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4.25 km

Tarn Hows

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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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4.59 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.99 km

1.17 km

166 m

150 m

111 m

Surfaces

2.30 km

1.17 km

965 m

150 m

Elevation

Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Tom Gill Waterfall – Tom Ghyll Waterfalls loop from Little Langdale

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Glen Mary Bridge National Trust car park

Tom Gill Waterfall

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View of Tarn Hows from Tom Heights

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