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Yorkshire And The Humber

Malham Tarn – Malham Tarn loop from Malham Tarn

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Malham Tarn – Malham Tarn loop from Malham Tarn

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4.7

(38)

219

hikers

Malham Tarn – Malham Tarn loop from Malham Tarn

01:50

6.92km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

381 m

Malham Tarn

Highlight • Viewpoint

A glacial Marl lake and important wildlife habitat in a beautiful setting. Malham Tarn is managed by the National Trust.
The round the lake trail is a great fairly flat …

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2

1.48 km

Malham Tarn

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful lake at 1,237 feet (377 metres) above sea-level, Malham Tarn is the highest marl lake in England. Formed around 10,000 years ago, it is one of only eight …

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3

2.00 km

Malham Tarn Field Centre

Highlight • Settlement

The Field Centre is a wonderful Georgian country house with barns and a courtyard. It's set up a long track in woodland overlooking Malham Tarn. It's used as an education centre, running courses and nature walks.

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4

2.02 km

Orchid House Spider Colony

Highlight • Structure

Didn’t look through the window, couldn’t face a lifetime of nightmares 🤣

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5

2.16 km

View of the Lake and Rabbit Sculpture Picnic Area

Highlight • Lake

Great area to have a rest and enjoy the views

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6

2.31 km

View of Malham Tarn

Highlight • Natural Monument

7

2.67 km

Malham Tarn Moor

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

4.77 km

Stone Tower in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Structure

Nice little stone tower not sure what it's purpose was though

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B

6.92 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.58 km

2.36 km

956 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.12 km

2.03 km

1.77 km

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Friday 8 May

11°C

5°C

69 %

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