| Malham Tarn | |
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| Location | Yorkshire Dales, England |
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| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
Malham Tarn is a lake about 800 m (0. The Yorkshire Dales (also known as The Dales) is the name given to an upland area in Northern England. A drainage basin is an extent of Land where Water from Rain or Snow melt drains downhill into a body of water such as a River, A lake (from Latin lacus) is a Terrain feature (or Physical feature) a body of Liquid on the surface of a world that is localized to the 5 mi) in diameter in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in England. The Yorkshire Dales (also known as The Dales) is the name given to an upland area in Northern England. A national park is a reserve of land usually declared and owned by a national Government, protected from most Human development and pollution England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland The lake lies approximately 4 km (2. 5 mi) to the north of the village of Malham. Malham is a Village in Craven, North Yorkshire, England, in the Yorkshire Dales with a population of 120 It is partially artificial, being deepened by damming in the late 18th century by Lord Ribblesdale IV. The lake and its surroundings are home to a nature reserve. nature reserve ( natural reserve, nature preserve, natural preserve) is a Protected area of importance for Wildlife, flora
During a stay at nearby Malham Tarn House Charles Kingsley was inspired to write the Victorian-era novel The Water-Babies. Charles Kingsley ( June 12 1819 &ndash January 23 1875) was an English Novelist, particularly associated with the Culture The Victorian fascination with novelty resulted in a deep interest in the relationship between modernity and cultural continuities The Water-Babies A Fairy Tale for a Land Baby is a children's novel by the Reverend Charles Kingsley. [1]
The well-known Pennine Way passes along the lake shore. The Pennine Way is a National Trail in England. The trail runs 429 kilometres (268 mi from Edale, in the northern Derbyshire
The National Trust's Malham Tarn Estate is nearby. The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, usually known as the National Trust, is a conservation organization in England, Wales Malham Tarn Estate is a National Trust property in North Yorkshire, England. It is also close to the natural landmarks of Malham Cove, Gordale Scar and Janet's Foss. Malham Cove is a natural Limestone formation near Malham, North Yorkshire, England. Gordale Scar is a dramatic Limestone ravine close to Malham, North Yorkshire, England. Janet's Foss is a small Waterfall in the vicinity of the village of Malham, North Yorkshire, England.
External links
- Village and area web site
- Malham Tarn Field Centre
- Malham Tarn Estate information at the National Trust
References
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