Is there a village under Talkin Tarn?

Is there a village under Talkin Tarn?

There is a legend of a village at the bottom of the lake. Takes 1 hour to walk round take your dogs, free attraction.

Is parking free at Talkin Tarn?

Talkin Tarn has a large surfaced car park with sufficient parking for 120 cars. There is a disabled parking area and a coach and motorcycle parking areas….

Are Talkin Tarn toilets open?

The Talkin Tarn Tearoom and Kiosk Takeaway service is Closed until further notice. The site remains open with the public toilets open between 9 am and 5pm. Visitors are asked to follow government guidance and exercise locally wherever possible.

Can you walk around Talkin Tarn?

The Tarn has a 1.3mile circular path that is ideal for a gentle stroll. This path is hard-surfaced and accessible to all. There are also three way marked trails of varying lengths: 1.5km, 2.5km, 3.5km, starting from the car park and leading into woods and fields – see map overleaf.

Why is it called Talkin Tarn?

The name is of Brittonic origin. The Brittonic dialect known as Cumbric was formerly spoken in the area. Talkin may be a hill-name meaning “white brow”. ‘Tarn’ is derived from Old Norse ‘tjǫrn’ and then Middle English ‘terne’ meaning ‘small mountain pool’ or ‘small lake’.

Where is talkin fell?

Talkin Fell

Can you walk around Castle Carrock reservoir?

Enjoy an easy circular walk around this pretty reservoir in the Carlisle District of Cumbria. The trail runs for about 2 miles on a series of fairly flat footpaths. For a more challenging walk you could climb to the fells above the reservoir on the eastern side. …

Is Talkin Tarn man made?

Talkin Tarn is a kettle-hole lake formed by the immense force of glaciers 18,000 years ago. Moving ice scoured and carved the landscape leaving glacial sand hills and a natural bowl, which filled with water as the ice sheet melted.

Where should I park for Talkin fell?

From Castle Carrock, follow the Geltsdale Road up the hill to reach the bend in the road at Jockey Shield (NY 558 556), where some verge parking is available..

Is Talkin fell a Wainwright?

Talkin Fell, Simmerson Hill and Geltsdale – wainwrightwalking.co.uk.

How long does Talkin Fell take?

This route should only take around two hours and starts at the Birdoswald Roman Fort car park. During the walk, you can admire the remains of the forts along the route. If you are looking for a relatively short and simple walk to occupy your time during lockdown, the Talkin Fell route could be the ideal solution.

How long is Talkin Fell?

Like Tarnmonath, the curious fell-name Talkin is Welsh, and meant ‘the top of the gabled brow’, the word ‘talcen’ exists in modern Welsh. At 381m/1250ft Talkin Fell is no mountain, but the hill top view is sumptuous.

Where is Talkin Tarn Country Park in Cumbria?

Talkin Tarn Country Park lies nine miles east of Carlisle and two mile south of Brampton on the B6413 Castle Carrock road. There is a 65 acre lake set amid 120 acres of farmland and woodland. The tarn is an ideal place for active recreation or a quiet stroll through the mature woodlands.

When is Talkin Tarn open in the summer?

Talkin Tarn CountryPark is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Summer – Easter to October Half term (inclusive) open daily 10.30am – 4.00pm Winter – End of October Half Term to Easter Saturday & Sunday 10.30am – 4.00pm and School holidays

How long is the walk at Talkin Tarn?

The Tarn has a 1.3 mile circular path that is ideal for a gentle stroll. This path is hard surfaced and perfect for wheel and push chairs, plus there are also 3 way marked trails of varying lengths from 1.5km to 3.5km starting from the car park .

Where is the dogs on leads zone at Talkin Tarn?

Important Information! There is now a dogs on leads zone in operation at Talkin Tarn. It includes the footpath starting from the car park entrance and Alex Boathouse, onwards in front and behind the Tearoom area and then extends to along the path just past the sailing boats.