Malham Tarn Circular
Malham Tarn Circular
5.7km
Total Distance
78m
Elevation Gain
Trail description
Starting from the Water Sinks car park, this circuit follows the Pennine Way along the east shore of Malham Tarn to the woods of Malham Tarn House, then continues on the track past the bird hide before returning by quiet moorland lanes. At 377 metres above sea level, the glacial tarn is the highest marl lake in Britain and a National Nature Reserve owned by the National Trust.
Route Map
Along the trail
- 1Viewpoint · 2km
- Bus stop
- Malham Tarn · 25m from the start
- Parking
- 3m from the start
- Surface
- paved 57%, gravel 29%, natural ground 14%
- Marked route
- Malham Tarn trail for Trampers, Malham, Malham Tarn Upland Farm Circular Walk, Pennine Way (Malham to Horton in Ribblesdale)
