Pictures of Tarn Hows
in the town of Coniston, in the county of Cumbria
About Tarn Hows
This exceptional magical landscape is known as Beatrix Potter Country. For it is here amongst Lakeland's magnificent tarns and fells that the celebrated writer lived and wrote many of her famous children's stories.
The natural beauty of the area is awesome with breathtaking views at every turn. It is wonderful walking country where at every season on a challenging walk you can encounter the changing colours of nature. The vast Lakeland sky can turn the water of the tarn from the rich gold of summer to deep pewter in heavy winter frosts, whilst the summer sun brings forth a burst of pale green buds on bushes and trees and later, with the arrival of autumn the ground on which you tramp becomes a carpet of pine needles and leaves in a myriad of shades from glowing burnished gold to red and deep purple. This is a region to be savoured and enjoyed all through the year, but perhaps it is never more delightful than when the towering peaks surrounding the tarn are tipped with glistening snow.
Looking around it is easy to see why Beatrix Potter purchased Tarn Howe for it must have been from this beautiful landscape that she drew much of the inspiration for her works. The air is heavy with atmosphere and often there is the opportunity to see the tiny creatures that Beatrix brought to life, squirrel's, ducks and rabbits with the occasional glimpse of a shy red deer. Later, Miss Potter gave Tarn Howe to the National Trust, thus ensuring its beauty is preserved.
Tarn Howe is close to Coniston and is passed by the Cumbrian Way footpath.
There are sheltered picnic areas and a car park.
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All attractions in CumbriaComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Tarn Hows
Hawkshead in the county of Cumbria (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction SE)
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Coniston in the county of Cumbria (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction SW)
There is a timelessness about this pretty village which is set beneath the awesome splendour of "The Old Man of Coniston" towering some 2,500ft above.
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Little Langdale in the county of Cumbria (2.4 miles, 3.8 km, direction NW)
Little Langdale is a delightful hamlet in a hauntingly beautiful area lying above the Furness Fells.
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Elterwater in the county of Cumbria (2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction N)
Elterwater is barely 200ft above sea level, it is picturesquely set beneath the glories of the Langdale Pikes
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Ambleside in the county of Cumbria (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction NE)
Ambleside, meaning "Shieling" or summer pasture by the riverbank, lies next to the northern shore of Lake Windermere. A busy victorian town ideal as a base when visiting the Lake District
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Grasmere in the county of Cumbria (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction N)
This tiny stone village is beautifully set between the tranquil waters of Grasmere Lake and the jagged heights of Helm Crag and Nab Scar
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Torver in the county of Cumbria (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction SW)
The lovely village of Torver is found in rich countryside beside Coniston Water in England's Lake District National Park.
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Bowness on Windermere in the county of Cumbria (5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction SE)
This is the principal resort on Lake Windermere, it is a town crammed with quaint narrow streets jammed full of summer tourists which sprawls along the shores of the lake somewhere between Waterhead and Lakeside.
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Windermere in the county of Cumbria (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction E)
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Hall Dunnerdale in the county of Cumbria (8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction W)
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All towns in CumbriaComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Windermere Station | (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction E) |
| Staveley Station | (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction E) |
| M6 Junction 36 | (16.7 miles, 26.8 km, direction SE) |
| M6 Junction 37 | (17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction E) |
| Blackpool Airport | (42.6 miles, 68.5 km, direction S) |
| Teesside International Airport | (65.1 miles, 104.8 km, direction E) |
| Tarn Hows to London | (233.3 miles, 375.4 km, direction SE) |
Accommodation & Hotels near Tarn Hows
| Hotel Name |
| Red Lion Inn | (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction SE) |
| Sun Inn | (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction SE) |
| Waterhead Hotel | (2.0 miles, 3.1 km, direction SW) |
| Langdale Classic Hotel & Country Club | (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction N) |
| Regent By The Lake | (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction NE) |
| Lake House | (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction NE) |
| Cherry Garth | (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction NE) |
| Lakes Lodge | (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction NE) |
| Churchill Hotel | (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction NE) |
| Best Western Ambleside Salutation Hotel | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction NE) |
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