Natural landmarks · North West England
Dalehead Tarn
In or near Grange in Borrowdale.
Dalehead Tarn — lake in United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dalehead Tarn is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lake in United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.5264°, -3.1917°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Buttermere Fells SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dalehead Tarn is a natural landmark located in North-East England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) under both the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI and the Buttermere Fells SSSI. The tarn is notable for its ecological significance within the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5264, -3.1917
Sources
- wikidata: Q1157875 (CC0)
- commons: Dalehead Tarn - geograph.org.uk - 895302.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dalehead Tarn?
- Dalehead Tarn is in North-East England, United Kingdom.
- What is Dalehead Tarn?
- Dalehead Tarn — lake in United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dalehead Tarn?
- Its coordinates are 54.5264°, -3.1917°.
- Is Dalehead Tarn a protected site?
- Yes — Dalehead Tarn is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Buttermere Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Dalehead Tarn free to visit?
- Yes, Dalehead Tarn is free to enter.