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Tarn Hows Dog Walk, Coniston, Lake District

Tarn Hows Dog Walk

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Suitable forWalking
Dog friendly

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Tarn Hows is the most photographed scene in the Lake District — a perfect artificial tarn surrounded by woodland and hills. The circular path is one of the best family and dog walks in the National Park; dogs run free throughout and can paddle in the tarn at the access points.

For your dog

Off leadYes, there are stretches where your dog can run free
WaterTarn Hows — dogs can paddle at designated access points
LivestockRed deer in surrounding woodland
MudPath firm and well-maintained
SuitsAll breeds — the Lake District's most gentle and beautiful dog walk
Best timeAll year — autumn colours extraordinary

Along the way

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Tarn Hows ViewpointThe classic view across the tarn to the Langdale Pikes and the Old Man of Coniston — one of the most photographed scenes in England.

The route

Distance4 km
Off leadYes
Walking≈ 1 h 06
Climb↑ 123 m
RouteOut and back

A 4 km out-and-back dog walk from Coniston, with 123 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 123 m in total

Before you go

StartSkelwith, Little LangdaleOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingTarn Hows NT car park, LA22 0JH. Pay & display
By train or busMinibus from Coniston (seasonal NT service)
UnderfootPath accessible throughout — gently undulating
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