Viewpoints · North West England
Tom Ghyll Waterfalls
Also known as: Tom Gill Waterfall
Tom Ghyll Waterfalls is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Anthony Parkes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere · 9.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Tom Ghyll Waterfalls is a named viewpoint in North-West England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 9.0 km away. Postcode area LA21.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tarn Hows SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tom Ghyll Waterfalls, located in Coniston, North-West England, offers a scenic viewpoint. The site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both Tarn Hows and River Eden and Tributaries. The waterfalls are known for their natural beauty and ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3903, -3.0409
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Coniston
- Postcode
- LA21 8DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 9 km
Sources
- osm: n4451988373 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tom Ghyll Waterfalls?
- Tom Ghyll Waterfalls is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA21 8DP), in the parish of Coniston.
- Is Tom Ghyll Waterfalls a protected site?
- Yes — Tom Ghyll Waterfalls is part of the Tarn Hows SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Tom Ghyll Waterfalls free to visit?
- Yes, Tom Ghyll Waterfalls is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tom Ghyll Waterfalls?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA21 8DP. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.