Tarn Hows
experience stunning landscapes and dog friendly trails
Tarn Hows car park, Ambleside, LA22 0PP
Visit WebsiteEnjoy glorious views and peaceful walks through beautiful countryside at Tarn Hows. Located in the low level hills between the villages of Coniston and Hawkshead, it's an idyllic place to walk your dog or to begin your wider Lake District adventure.
- Children Welcome
- Multiple Dogs Allowed
- Parking
- Rural Walks
- Swimming
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Overview
In a place with as many beautiful locations as the Lake District, it takes somewhere truly special to stand out. In the heart of the national park, Tarn Hows attracts new and returning visitors all year round thanks to its stunning landscapes and family friendly trails. Believe it or not, this is actually a designed landscape, created by owner of the Monk Coniston estate, James Garth Marshall, in the nineteenth century.
Enjoy an easy, accessible circular walk around the tarns, where you can take your time soaking in your surroundings and admiring the belted galloway cattle who graze the site. They’re very used to people, but it’s best to keep a safe distance and let them eat in peace.
Intrepid explorers can take a path branching down hill to discover the tumbling waterfalls at Tom Gill, or take yet another path tracking up hill to the summit of Black Crag for outstanding views. Whether you like steady strolls or bagging trigs, there’s something here for everyone.
For The Dogs
Bring leads, poop bags, and a tick hook.
Opening Hours
From dawn to dusk.
Parking
Head to the National Trust car park. It’s pay and display but free for members. The nearest postcode is LA22 0PP, or follow the signposts from B5285.
The Area
The Lake District has inspired generations with its breathtaking scenery. It’s well known as one of Britain’s most dog friendly places to visit, with four-legged friend welcome in the majority of shops, attractions and eateries. Start your day with a hike up a Wainwright or a lakeside stroll, before tucking into a hearty dinner in Keswick or Ambleside – with your pooch by your side, of course.
