Malham Tarn
One of England's highest lakes: a natural lake on a limestone plateau and a wetland nature reserve.
Malham Tarn lies on a plateau about 3 km north of Malham Cove, at around 377 metres above sea level. It is a rare limestone upland lake in England. The marshy wetlands around it form a national nature reserve managed by the National Trust, and boardwalks let visitors observe wetland plants and waterbirds. You can walk about an hour from the top of Malham Cove along the dry valley of Watlowes, or drive to the lakeside car park. Admission is free, but the open highland is windy, so dress warmly.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Malham Cove
- Janet's Foss
- Gordale Scar
- Pen-y-ghent
- Settle–Carlisle Railway
- Kilnsey Crag
- Grassington
- Skipton Castle