Forests & woodlands · North West England
Tarn Moss Nature Reserve
In or near Penruddock.
Tarn Moss Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry Station · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Tarn Moss Nature Reserve is woodland in the Scottish Lowlands. The site is part of the TARN MOSS National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry Station, about 7.9 km away. Postcode area CA11.
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Official information
Tarn Moss Nature Reserve is a protected area in the Lake District, known for its diverse habitats including open water and peatland. Visitors can explore the natural beauty and observe various wildlife, including rare plant species and birds.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tarn Moss SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: TARN MOSS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tarn Moss Nature Reserve is a forest located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the parish of Hutton. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both Tarn Moss and the River Eden and its tributaries, and it is also recognised as a National Nature Reserve (NNR).
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- Coordinates
- 54.6388, -2.9316
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Hutton
- Postcode
- CA11 0SG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry Station — 7.9 km
- Official site
- www.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: w121856624 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tarn Moss Nature Reserve?
- Tarn Moss Nature Reserve is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0SG), in the parish of Hutton.
- What is Tarn Moss Nature Reserve?
- Tarn Moss Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tarn Moss Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry Station, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0SG.
- Is Tarn Moss Nature Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Tarn Moss Nature Reserve is part of the Tarn Moss SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Tarn Moss Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Tarn Moss Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tarn Moss Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry Station, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0SG.