Reservoirs & lochs · North West England
High Dam Tarn
In or near Colton.
High Dam Tarn — lake in Cumbria, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
High Dam Tarn is a reservoir in North-West England, supplying water and increasingly opened up for sailing, walking and birdwatching. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 2.3 km away. Postcode area LA12.
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Place summary
High Dam Tarn is a reservoir located in Colton, North-West England. It serves as a water supply source and is situated within the scenic landscape of the Lake District.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2908, -2.9821
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Colton
- Postcode
- LA12 8BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q20749181 (CC0)
- commons: High Dam Tarn - geograph.org.uk - 315614.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is High Dam Tarn?
- High Dam Tarn is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 8BH), in the parish of Colton.
- What is High Dam Tarn?
- High Dam Tarn — lake in Cumbria, England, UK.
- How do I get to High Dam Tarn?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA12 8BH.
- Is High Dam Tarn free to visit?
- Yes, High Dam Tarn is free to enter.
- How do I get to High Dam Tarn?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 8BH.