Natural landmarks · North West England
Dry Tarn
Dry Tarn — lake in United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dry Tarn is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lake in United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.4780°, -3.2122°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Scafell Pikes SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dry Tarn is a natural landmark located in North-West England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) under both the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI and the Scafell Pikes SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4780, -3.2122
Sources
- wikidata: Q1261577 (CC0)
- commons: Dry Tarn, Great Gable Cumbria.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dry Tarn?
- Dry Tarn is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
- Is Dry Tarn a protected site?
- Yes — Dry Tarn is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Scafell Pikes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Dry Tarn free to visit?
- Yes, Dry Tarn is free to enter.