Lakes · Yorkshire & the Humber
Malham Tarn
In or near Malham.
Malham Tarn — a lake in england north west.
Anthony Parkes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Settle · 8.2 km
About
A British lake — freshwater body formed by glaciation, fluvial action or, where adjacent to populated areas, by deliberate damming.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Malham-Arncliffe SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MALHAM TARN
- Ramsar wetland: Malham Tarn
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Malham Tarn is a natural lake located in North-West England, situated within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. This glacial lake is notable for its scenic surroundings and biodiversity. It serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities, including walking and birdwatching. The area is characterised by limestone scenery and is part of a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0958, -2.1655
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Malham Moor
- Postcode
- BD24 9PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Settle — 8.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2643158 (CC BY 4.0)
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Mountains & hills · 3.3 km
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
old gravel pit
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📷 5Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Back Pasture Hill
Back Pasture Hill — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 484 m.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · Yorkshire & the Humber
Globe Flower Wood
Globe Flower Wood is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Mastiles Lane marching camp
Mastiles Lane marching camp — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caves · Yorkshire & the Humber
Malham Cove Rising
Malham Cove Rising — a cave broad in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Black Hill
Black Hill — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 468 m.
Where to eat & stay near Malham Tarn
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Riverside Campsite
Riverside Campsite — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Hostels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hill Top Farm Bunk Barn
Hill Top Farm Bunk Barn — a hostel in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Gordale Scar Campsite
Gordale Scar Campsite — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Hostels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Youth Hostel Association Malham
Youth Hostel Association Malham — a hostel in england north west.
📷 7Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Lister Arms Hotel
The Lister Arms Hotel — a hotel in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Langcliffe Park
Langcliffe Park — a caravan park in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 6Historic pubs · North West England
Falcon Manor Hotel
Falcon Manor Hotel in England North West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Angel Inn
The Angel Inn — a restaurant in england north west.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Grassington House Hotel
Grassington House Hotel in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · North West England
The Game Cock Inn
The Game Cock Inn — a restaurant in england north west. Cuisine: french;english.
📷 7Cafés · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Dalesman Cafe, Tea Room and Sweet Emporium
The Dalesman Cafe, Tea Room and Sweet Emporium — a café in england north west.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Malham Tarn?
- Malham Tarn is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD24 9PU), in the parish of Malham Moor.
- What is Malham Tarn?
- Malham Tarn — a lake in england north west.
- How do I get to Malham Tarn?
- The nearest railway station is Settle, about 8.2 km away. The nearest town is Malham. Drivers can use postcode BD24 9PU.
- Is Malham Tarn a protected site?
- Yes — Malham Tarn is part of the Malham-Arncliffe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MALHAM TARN National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Malham Tarn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BD24 9PU. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.