Malham Tarn, Malham

Name: Malham Tarn
Address: Malham, United Kingdom

#4 among attractions in Malham

Natural attraction, Nature, Lake

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Malham Tarn is a glacial lake near the village of Malham in the Yorkshire Dales, England. The lake is one of only eight upland alkaline lakes in Europe. At an altitude of 377 metres above sea level it is the highest marl lake in the United Kingdom. Its geology, flora and fauna have led to it being listed under a number of conservation designations. The site is currently owned by the National Trust, who lease part of the site to the Field Studies Council who offer residential and non-residential field courses there. The site was the inspiration for Charles Kingsley's 1863 novel The Water-Babies, A Fairy Tale for a Land Baby. ()

Alternative names: Area: 153.21 acres (0.2394 mi²)Maximum depth: 14 ftElevation: 1237 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 54°5'47"N, 2°9'53"W

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Malham Tarn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gordale Scar, Malham Cove, Janet's Foss, Scaleber Force.

2.1 miSE
Natural attraction, Nature, Canyon
Gordale Scar, Malham
55 min walk • Gordale Scar is a dramatic limestone ravine located near the village of Malham in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, United Kingdom. Carved out by water over thousands of years, this imposing natural wonder is a magnet for tourists, hikers, and geology enthusiasts.
1.7 miS
Unique rock formation and scenic views
Malham Cove, Malham
43 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, Malham Cove is a breathtaking natural limestone formation that has been a magnet for tourists in the United Kingdom. This majestic cliff, with its sheer face rising about 80 meters high, is a testament to the power of water...
2.4 miSE
Waterfall in a picturesque setting
Janet's Foss, Malham
62 min walk • Janet's Foss is a charming natural waterfall tucked away in the scenic Yorkshire Dales National Park, near the village of Malham in the United Kingdom. This picturesque spot is a hidden gem, offering visitors a tranquil retreat surrounded by lush woodland and the...
4.2 miSW
Waterfall
Scaleber Force, Settle
107 min walk • Scaleber Force, is a 40-foot high waterfall on Stockdale Beck, later the Long Preston Beck, that feeds into the River Ribble between Settle and Long Preston in North Yorkshire, England. The waterfall is the result of geological faulting and is a popular tourist attraction.
5 miSW
City hall
Settle Town Hall, Settle
127 min walk • Settle Town Hall is a municipal building in Cheapside in Settle, North Yorkshire, England. The structure, which was the meeting place of Settle Rural District Council, is a Grade II listed building.
5.1 miW
54°4'25"N • 2°17'3"W
Settle Area Swimming Pool, Settle
130 min walk • Watersports, Outdoor activities, Tours
4.5 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Peter's Church, Settle
116 min walk • St Peter's Church is in the village of Stainforth, North Yorkshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Bowland, the archdeaconry of Craven, and the Diocese of Leeds.
4.9 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Settle Victoria Hall, Settle
126 min walk • Settle Victoria Hall is a Grade II listed concert hall in Kirkgate, Settle, North Yorkshire, England. It is the UK's oldest surviving music hall. Built in about 1852, and designed by Sharpe and Paley, it opened as Settle Music Hall on 11 October 1853. It was the brainchild of local philanthropist Rev.
3.2 miNW
Lake
Fountains Fell Tarn, Yorkshire Dales
82 min walk • Fountains Fell Tarn, is an upland lake between the two peaks of Fountains Fell, in North Yorkshire, England. The tarn is close to the Pennine Way, some 4.3 miles north west of Malham Tarn, and 4.3 miles east of Horton in Ribblesdale.
3.6 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Gothic architecture
St Michael's Church, Yorkshire Dales National Park
91 min walk • St Michael's Church is in the village of Kirkby Malham, North Yorkshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Bowland and Ewecross, the archdeaconry of Craven, and the Diocese of Leeds. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
4.9 miSW
54°4'4"N • 2°16'31"W
Museum of North Craven Life at The Folly, Settle
125 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum