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Malham Tarn, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire
A view of Malham Tarn | © National Trust Images/Paul Harris
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Watersinks to Malham Tarn easy stroll

This short linear walk takes you along the shores of Malham Tarn, a scenic and internationally important wetland site.

Total steps: 4

Total steps: 4

Start point

Watersinks car park, grid ref: SD895658

Step 1

Park at Watersinks car park and follow the grassy path north, away from the road, along the Pennine Way.

Step 2

When you reach a gate and a track, go through the gate and continue on the track along the shores of Malham Tarn.

Step 3

Continue through the woods and around the back of Tarn House, now leased to the Field Studies Council. Pause at our small exhibition about Malham Tarn's National Nature Reserve.

Step 4

When you reach this point, turn around and retrace your steps to the car park.

End point

Watersinks car park, grid ref: SD895658

Trail map

Map showing route and steps of the Malham Watersinks to Malham Tarn stroll
Watersinks to Malham Tarn stroll | © Crown copyright and database rights 2013 Ordnance Survey

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