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Tarn Hows Cycle Route
About
This is the best way we can find to this well-known beauty spot by bike. Climbs up into Grizedale Forest on forest road where very fine views start to unfurl.
Viewpoint/Beauty Spot
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns together.
Book Tickets
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled toilets
Children
- Baby changing facilities
Groups
- Education/study area
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Public toilets
Routes
- Accessibility of route - X30 bus, X53 bus take 2 bikes each
- Description of route - Tarn Hows Circuit, Near Consiton
- Length of route (miles) - 9
Site Features
- National Trust Property
Tripadvisor
Awards
- Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Approach from Coniston in south and Ambleside in north on A593. Tarn Hows is 1 mile off B5285, Coniston to Hawkshead road. Grid reference: SD 326 995.Acessible on the X30 bus route.Accessible by Public Transport.
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