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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

Moderate

28

runners

Malham Tarn – Malham Tarn loop from Malham Tarn

00:37

5.87km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 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

2.00 km

Toilet and Water Tap at Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Great little toilet with a tap for water resupply in a fairly remote location - easy to miss

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5

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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6

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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7

2.31 km

View of Malham Tarn

Highlight • Natural Monument

8

2.67 km

Malham Tarn Moor

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

5.87 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.19 km

2.42 km

252 m

Surfaces

3.16 km

1.97 km

740 m

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Tuesday 16 June

17°C

11°C

28 %

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