Welcome to Tarns

Tarns are small mountain lakes that are found in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. These bodies of water are formed by glaciers and are often surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. Tarns are popular with hikers and walkers who enjoy exploring the rugged terrain of the Lake District. Some of the most popular tarns in Cumbria include Buttermere Tarn, Grasmere Tarn, and Ullswater Tarn.

Buttermere Tarn is located in the Buttermere Valley and is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District. The tarn is fed by a number of streams and is home to a variety of fish species, including brown trout and Arctic char. Visitors to Buttermere Tarn can enjoy a leisurely walk around the lake or take a more challenging hike up to the summit of nearby Haystacks.

Grasmere Tarn is located in the village of Grasmere and is one of the most popular tarns in the Lake District. The tarn is surrounded by rolling hills and is home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, badgers, and red squirrels. Visitors to Grasmere Tarn can enjoy a leisurely walk around the lake or take a more challenging hike up to the summit of nearby Helm Crag. The tarn is also home to a number of waterfowl species, including ducks and geese.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

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Langdale C Of E School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rachel Underwood
Chapel Stile
Great Langdale
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9JE
01539437204
School Website
Borrowdale C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Ralf Smits
Stonethwaite
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 5XG
01768777686
School Website
Grasmere C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Johanna Goode
Stock Lane
Grasmere
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9SJ
01539435313
School Website
Coniston C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Danielle Fitzsimons
Shepherd's Bridge
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8AL
01539441302
School Website
John Ruskin School
Community School
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Peter Blackburn
Lake Road
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8EW
01539441306
School Website
St Begas C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Elizabeth Stellmacher
Longrigg Lane
Eskdale
Holmrook
Cumbria
CA19 1TW
01946723259
School Website
Ambleside C Of E Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Carrick
Vicarage Road
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9DH
01539432181
School Website
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Carol Sharp
Main Street
Hawkshead
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0NT
01539436354
School Website
The Lakes School
Community School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Sharon Rainey
Troutbeck Bridge
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1HW
01539440810
School Website
Windermere School And Windermere Preparatory School
Other Independent School
Ages:2-18
Head Teacher
Mr Thomas Hill
Patterdale Road
Browhead
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1NW
01539446164
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Windermere
Station Precinct, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH
11.30 Miles
Ravenglass For Eskdale
Station Hill, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW
11.71 Miles
Drigg
Station Road, Drigg, Cumbria, CA19 1XW
12.24 Miles
Foxfield
Adjacent A595, Foxfield, Cumbria, LA20 6BX
12.91 Miles
Green Road
[Un-Named Lane], Near The Green, Cumbria, LA18 5HR
12.94 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Grasmere Taxi Services
015394 35506
2 Benfield, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9RD
5.85 Miles
Kevin's Taxis
015394 32371
Croftlands/Knott St, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EB
7.96 Miles
Ambleside Taxis
015394 33842
16 Kirkfield, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9HA
8.10 Miles
Hawkshead Private Hire Taxi
015394 36946
Main Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NT
8.15 Miles
Billys Taxi Service
015394 31287
28 Kirkfield Rise, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DX
8.16 Miles
Davies Taxis
017687 72676
25 Helvellyn St, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4EN
10.82 Miles
M And A Private Hire Glenridding
017684 82372
1 The Headlands, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0QA
10.90 Miles
Dnk Taxis
017687 74959
25 Coleridge Ct, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5QE
11.04 Miles
Keswick Taxis
017687 75585
Unit 2 High Hill, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5LU
11.08 Miles
Pegasus Taxis And Travel
015394 48899
Flat 1, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AS
11.13 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

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Dungeon Ghyll
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Ellergarth
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Firgarth
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Little Langdale
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Chapel Stile
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Elterwater Village
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Steele Bridge
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Huntingstile
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Grasmere Surgery
015394 32693
1 Field Foot
Grasmere
Cumbria
LA22 9TB
Wraysdale House Surgery
01539 441205
Wraysdale House
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8ER
Ambleside Health Centre
01539 432693
Ambleside Health Centre
Rydal Road
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9BP
Hawkshead Surgery
Bragg Field
Hawkshead
Ambleside
LA22 0QW
Castlehead Medical Centre
01768 772025
Castlehead Medical Centre
Ambleside Road
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 4DB
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Local Stores

Langdale
Chapel Stile
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9JE
01539 437260
Store Website
4.58 miles
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SPAR Coniston
Hills of Lakeland
Broughton Road
Coniston
LA21 8EN
01539441689
Store Website
6.2 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Oakhill Veterinary Group
1 Church Street
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0BU
01539 432631
8.02 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Millcroft Veterinary Surgery
Southey Industrial Estate
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 5NR
01768 772590
vets@millcroftvets.co.uk
Website
11.15 miles
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Oakhill Veterinary Group
Oakhill Veterinary Centre
Lake Road
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 2EQ
01539 488555
vets@oakhillvetgroup.co.uk
Website
11.27 miles
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Open at weekends

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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
East View
Church Street
Broughton-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA20 6HJ
01229 716230
brownemckinney@aol.com
11.73 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
66A Main Street
Egremont
Cumbria
CA22 2DB
01946 820513
vets@millcroftvets.co.uk
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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
55 Main Street
Egremont
Cumbria
CA22 2DB
01946 820312
westlakelandvets@gmail.com
Website
15.07 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Great Langdale Valley
A Circular Walk Taking In Part Of The Cumbria Way Towards Chapel Stile And Back Along The Centre Of The Valley With Stunning Scenery Of The Langdale Pikes.
LA22 9JU
2.78 miles

From Ambleside, Follow Signs For Coniston On The A593. Continue On The B5343 Following Signs For Great Langdale. Pass Through Chapel Stile And Continue On The Road For 3-4 Miles.
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Elterwater
Elterwater Is A Lovely, Small Village With Fantastic Scenery. This Walk Partly Runs Alongside The River Brathay And Is Surrounded By Woodland And Views Of The Hills As You Reach The Top Of The Valley.
LA22 9HU
4.98 miles

From Ambleside, Take The A593 To Clappersgate And Then Follow The Signs For Elterwater On The B5343. Once You Reach The Village, Turn Left Just Before The Britannia Inn And Reach The National Trust Car Park.
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Easedale Tarn
Easedale Tarn Is A Tarn In The Centre Of The Lake District, About Two Miles West Of The Village Of Grasmere. On This Walk, You Will Experience Stunning Scenery. The Walk Consists Of A Gradual Hill For Some Of It, But Has Rewarding Views On A Clear Day.
LA22 9TA
5.64 miles

From Ambleside, Take The A591 Towards Keswick And Follow The Signs For Grasmere. Turn Onto The B5287. There Is A Car Park Down A Left Turn (Signposted) Called Broadgate Meadow.
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Grasmere
Grasmere Is One Of The Smaller Lakes In The Lake District And Gives Its Name To The Village Of Grasmere, Which Lies Immediately To The North Of The Lake. This Walk Follows Beside Rivers And Grasmere Lake, Offering Stunning Scenery.
LA22 9SE
6.32 miles

Take The A591 From Ambleside In The Direction Of Keswick. Just After You Pas Through Pydal, Park At White Moss Car Park, Just Off The Left Hand Side Of The Road.
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Coniston (Coppermines Valley)
This Walk, Starting From The Village Of Coniston, Takes You Up Into The Spectacular Coppermines Valley And Takes In The Copper Heart Stone And Working Waterwheel.
LA21 8EH
6.33 miles

Head Into Coniston On The A593. Once In The Village, Take The B5285 To The Ruskin Avenue Car Park.
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Tarn Hows
Unnamed Road
Ambleside
Lancashire
LA22 0PP
6.36 miles

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