Malham Tarn, Glacial lake in North Yorkshire, England
Malham Tarn sits at 377 meters above sea level, spanning 0.62 square kilometers with clear waters reflecting the surrounding Yorkshire Dales landscape.
The lake formed around 10,000 years ago when a natural dam of glacial deposits created a water basin on Silurian slate beds.
The lake served as inspiration for Charles Kingsley's 1863 novel 'The Water-Babies, A Fairy Tale for a Land Baby'.
Visitors can access the lake through designated parking areas at Waterhouses, Quarry, and Watersinks, with toilet facilities available at the Orchid House.
The lake maintains its status as England's highest alkaline lake, supporting rare species of plants and white-clawed crayfish in its waters.
Location: North Yorkshire
Elevation above the sea: 377 m
Part of: Malham Tarn Estate
GPS coordinates: 54.09583,-2.16667
Latest update: April 14, 2025 11:38
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Janet's Foss
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St Michael's Church, Kirkby Malham
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Friar Garth Farmhouse
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Druid's Altar four poster stone circle
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Weets Cross
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Church of St Oswald
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