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Tarn Hows

Travel Information and nearby accommodation

Tarn Hows 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
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?

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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

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Grizedale Cottage Outgate Grizedale Cottage - 1.7 miles from Tarn Hows
Outgate, Cumbria
Sleeps: 2
Stay from: £295
Latterbarrow Ground Floor Barn Conversion Outgate Latterbarrow Ground Floor Barn Conversion - 1.7 miles from Tarn Hows
Outgate, Cumbria
Sleeps: 4
Stay from: £325
Thurston House - 1 Coniston Thurston House - 1 - 2 miles from Tarn Hows
Coniston, Cumbria
Sleeps: 5
Stay from: £135

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Waterhead Hotel Coniston Waterhead Hotel - 1.7 miles from Tarn Hows
Coniston, Cumbria
Stay from: £68.00
Bluebird Lodge Coniston Bluebird Lodge - 1.8 miles from Tarn Hows
Coniston, Cumbria
Stay from: £62.00
Monk Coniston Coniston Monk Coniston - 1.9 miles from Tarn Hows
Coniston, Cumbria
Stay from: £35.00

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Wanslea Guest House Ambleside Wanslea Guest House - 4 miles from Tarn Hows
Ambleside, Cumbria
From: £39.00
Kingswood 'Bee & Bee'' Ambleside Kingswood 'Bee & Bee'' - 4.1 miles from Tarn Hows
Ambleside, Cumbria
Melrose Guest House Ambleside Melrose Guest House - 4.1 miles from Tarn Hows
Ambleside, Cumbria
From: £35.00

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Nearest Tourist Information Centre

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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