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Notable lake · Lancashire, Lancashire

Tom Tarn

Tom Tarn is a lake in Lancashire, Lancashire.

Tom Tarn: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Tom Tarn

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Tom Tarn — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 54.22880, -2.90110. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Tom Tarn full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Tom Tarn yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Tom Tarn?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Tom Tarn?

    Nearby: Newton Fell (viewpoint, 2 km), St Peter's Church (church, 3 km), St. Paul's Church (church, 5 km), Whitbarrow (viewpoint, 7 km), Bigland Barrow (viewpoint, 7 km), St. James' Church (church, 7 km).

    Is Tom Tarn worth visiting?

    Tom Tarn is listed as a notable lake in Lancashire on Spotwander.