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Tarn Hows

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Tarn Hows is one of the most celebrated beauty spots in the Lake District. The tarn is actually man-made, constructed by combining three smaller tarns during the 19th century. Well-maintained trails lead around the lake, making for easy circular walks. more details ...
Hawkshead, Lake District, Cumbria, England, LA22 0PR

About Tarn Hows
Attraction Type: Countryside - Walk
Location: On a minor road signposted from the Hawkshead to ambleside road. Paid parking (free for National Trust members).
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Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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Nearest Attractions Tom Gill - 0.4 miles (Countryside) Hawkshead Old Courthouse - 1.4 miles (Historic Property) Steam Launch Gondola - 1.7 miles (Family) Beatrix Potter Gallery - 1.8 miles (Museum) Hawkshead Grammar School - 1.8 miles (Historic Property) Ruskin Museum, Coniston - 2 miles (Museum) Skelwith Force - 2.5 miles (Countryside) Wray Castle - 3 miles (Historic House)

Nearest Towns and Villages Coniston - 2 miles away Ambleside - 3 miles away Grasmere - 4 miles away Rydal - 4.6 miles away Windermere - 5.3 miles away Watendlath - 10.8 miles away Glenridding - 11.5 miles away Kendal - 12.5 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Tarn Hows

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Grizedale Cottage - 1.7 miles from Tarn Hows Outgate, Cumbria Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £295

Latterbarrow Ground Floor Barn Conversion - 1.7 miles from Tarn Hows Outgate, Cumbria Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £325

Thurston House - 1 - 2 miles from Tarn Hows Coniston, Cumbria Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £135

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Nearest Hotels

Waterhead Hotel - 1.7 miles from Tarn Hows Coniston, Cumbria Stay from: £68.00

Bluebird Lodge - 1.8 miles from Tarn Hows Coniston, Cumbria Stay from: £62.00

Monk Coniston - 1.9 miles from Tarn Hows Coniston, Cumbria Stay from: £35.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Wanslea Guest House - 4 miles from Tarn Hows Ambleside, Cumbria From: £39.00

Kingswood 'Bee & Bee'' - 4.1 miles from Tarn Hows Ambleside, Cumbria

Melrose Guest House - 4.1 miles from Tarn Hows Ambleside, Cumbria From: £35.00

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Hawkshead
Tourist Information Centre
Main Street
Hawkshead
Cumbria
England
LA22 0NS
Tel: 015394 36946
Fax: 015394 36945
Email: enquiries@hawksheadtouristinfo.org.uk
Web: http://www.hawksheadtouristinfo.org.uk/
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