Fountains Fell Tarn, Yorkshire Dales

Name: Fountains Fell Tarn
Address: Yorkshire Dales, United Kingdom

#9 among attractions in Yorkshire Dales

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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. Water from the tarn flows eastwards through Cowside Beck, which is a tributary of the River Skirfare in Littondale. Whilst the water in the lake is acidic, as it runs off the mountain, it flows over Yoredale beds limestone and so becomes a harder water. ()

Elevation: 2129 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 54°8'13"N, 2°12'9"W

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Fountains Fell Tarn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gordale Scar, Malham Cove, Janet's Foss, Pen-y-ghent.

5.3 miSE
Natural attraction, Nature, Canyon
Gordale Scar, Malham
135 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.
4.8 miSE
Unique rock formation and scenic views
Malham Cove, Malham
123 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...
5.6 miSE
Waterfall in a picturesque setting
Janet's Foss, Malham
143 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...
2.3 miNW
Natural attraction, Park, Mountain
Pen-y-ghent, Yorkshire Dales
59 min walk • Pen-y-ghent or Penyghent is a fell in the Yorkshire Dales, England. It is the lowest of Yorkshire's Three Peaks at 2,277 feet; the other two being Ingleborough and Whernside. It lies 1.9 miles east of Horton in Ribblesdale.
5.5 miSW
54°4'25"N • 2°17'3"W
Settle Area Swimming Pool, Settle
140 min walk • Watersports, Outdoor activities, Tours
3.8 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Peter's Church, Settle
98 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.
5.6 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Settle Victoria Hall, Settle
143 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 miSE
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Malham Tarn, Malham
82 min walk • 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.
2.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Plover Hill, Yorkshire Dales National Park
70 min walk • Plover Hill is an area of moorland lying to the north of Pen-y-ghent in the Yorkshire Dales and connected to it by an unbroken area of high ground.
~1850 ftNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Fountains Fell, Yorkshire Dales National Park
9 min walk • Fountains Fell is a mountain in the Yorkshire Dales, England. The main summit has a height of 668 metres and a relative height or topographic prominence of 243 metres and thus qualifies as a Marilyn.
1.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Silverdale, Yorkshire Dales National Park
43 min walk • Silverdale is a minor dale in the Yorkshire Dales in North Yorkshire, England. It is a side dale of Ribblesdale, and lies west of Fountains Fell. The dale head is just south of Pen-y-ghent. The Pennine Way crosses the head of the dale.