| Area: | Lake District | Ascent: | 590 feet |
| Walk No: | 282 | Time: | 2hours |
| Date: | 15th July 2009 | Parking: | Tom Gill NT car park |
| Distance: | 3.00 miles | Weather: | Overcast with sunny spells |
| Route: | Car - Tom Gill - Tarn Hows - Car |
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Changes to todays route were made by the minute as we drove to the Lakes today. My first choice had been a section of the Dales Way from between Kendal & Staveley but as we parked up at Ashes Lane the heavens opened so I decided to go to the south end of Windermere. However as I turned off the A591 into Windermere the traffic just ground to an halt. After about 15 minutes without moving I managed to turn around and made my way to Ambleside. I had settled for a visit to Beacon Fell but as we approached the Tom Gill car park at Tarn Hows we decided to settle for a walk there.
The first section of the path up Tom Gill.
The bottom falls.
Tom Gill fall
The top fall
A glimpse back through the trees to the summit of Wetherlam
Youngsters at Tarn Hows
Looking across The Tarns
The paths are well constructed and suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs and mobility scooters
The head of The Tarns
The views from this side are far better.
Wetherlam
Coniston Old Man
Soon we were at the bottom end of The Tarns
Yummy!!
Our return route would take us down the exit road from The Tarns before taking a bridleway back to the car park.
First however we climbed up onto a small knoll to take in the views. Here looking across the Yewdale Fells to Wetherlam
And to Coniston Old Man
The southern crags of Holme Fell with the Langdale Pikes in the distance
Wetherlam as we descend to the car.
Back at the car.
And just a short drive to Coniston for tea and sandwiches at the Bluebird Cafe where the Steam Yacht Gondala looks as magnificent as ever.
Next Walk: 20th July 2009 - Lake District - Lily & Loughrigg Tarns from Clappersgate
Last Walk: 12th July 2009 - Arnside & Silverdale - Arnside Knott
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