Talkin Tarn, Carlisle

Name: Talkin Tarn
Address: Carlisle, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 7843 833909

#6 among attractions in Carlisle

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Talkin Tarn is a glacial lake and country park near Brampton, Cumbria, England. The lake is a kettle hole lake, formed 10,000 years ago by mass glacial action. Situated just 20 minutes from Carlisle by road, or a short train journey via Brampton Junction, this is a popular venue for families and local people. ()

Elevation: 417 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 54°55'17"N, 2°42'39"W

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Carlisle United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Lanercost Priory, Solway Aviation Museum, Geltsdale, Brampton Old Church.

3.1 miN
Sacred and religious sites, History museum, Monastery
Lanercost Priory, Brampton
80 min walk • Lanercost Priory was founded by Robert de Vaux between 1165 and 1174, the most likely date being 1169, to house Augustinian canons. The priory is situated at the village of Lanercost, Cumbria, England, within sight of Naworth Castle, with which it had close connections.
4 miW
Specialty museum, Museum
Solway Aviation Museum, Carlisle
104 min walk • The Solway Aviation Museum is an independently run aircraft museum located at Carlisle Lake District Airport in Cumbria. It is closed during 2020 on account of the COVID-19 pandemic.
3.5 miSE
Protected area
Geltsdale, North Pennines
90 min walk • Geltsdale is a hamlet and former civil parish, now in the parish of Castle Carrock, in the Carlisle district, in the county of Cumbria, England, to the southeast of Castle Carrock village. In 2001 the parish had a population of 6.
2.8 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Brampton Old Church, Hadrian's Wall
72 min walk • Brampton Old Church stands about 1 mile to the west of the town of Brampton, Cumbria, England. It was originally the parish church of Brampton but is now redundant.
1.8 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Martin's Church, Brampton
45 min walk • St Martin's Church is in Front Street, Brampton, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Brampton, the archdeaconry of Carlisle and the diocese of Carlisle.
2.5 miN
Forts and castles
Naworth Castle, Hadrian's Wall
65 min walk • Naworth Castle, also known or recorded in historical documents as "Naward", is a castle in Cumbria, England, near the town of Brampton. It is adjacent to the A69, about 2 miles east of Brampton. It is on the opposite side of the River Irthing to, and just within sight of, Lanercost Priory.
3.8 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Mary's Church, Hadrian's Wall
98 min walk • St Mary's Church is in the village of Walton, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Brampton, the archdeaconry of Carlisle, and the diocese of Carlisle. Its benefice is united with those of four nearby parishes.
3.8 miNW
Area
Milecastle 57, Hadrian's Wall
98 min walk • Milecastle 57 was a milecastle on Hadrian's Wall.
3.8 miNW
Area
Milecastle 58, Hadrian's Wall
97 min walk • Milecastle 58 was a milecastle on Hadrian's Wall.
3.5 miN
Area
Milecastle 54, Hadrian's Wall
91 min walk • Milecastle 54 was a milecastle on Hadrian's Wall.
3.3 miNW
Bridge
Cambeck Bridge, Hadrian's Wall
84 min walk • Cambeck Bridge is a hamlet in Cumbria, England. The bridge itself was built in the 19th century and spans the River Irthing. It is a Grade II listed building, listed in 1984.