4.4km
Total Distance
279m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

Tarn Hows is a beautiful landscaped tarn set among wooded hills near Coniston and Hawkshead. The easy surfaced path circles the water with views to the Langdale Pikes and the Coniston fells. One of the most visited and photogenic spots in the whole Lake District.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Tarn Hows Viewpoint · 4.2km
    Viewpoint
Parking
443m from the start
Surface
gravel
Marked route
Tarn Hows Ranger Run, Tarn Hows and Coniston, South Lakes Outdoors, Cumbria Way

Difficulty

1/5 · Very Easy