"A scene straight out of Lord of the Rings. Very New Zealand like scenery with a forest, lake and a back drop of snow covered mountains."
"A real gem of yet more superb scenery in the Lake District."
"Absolutely stunning, who knew such a place existed."
"Tarn Hows is a must visit. It offers stunningly beautiful scenery and enjoyable walks around the tarns."
"One of the most beautiful places in the world. Serene, captivating and stunning views."
"Very pretty tarn where we stopped to sit and relax for an hour or so."
"Stunning scenery. Even the drive there from Grange over sands was breathtaking."
Cons:
"At the moment where the logging is going on it’s very muddy."
"The storm has really taken this place down. There are fallen down trees everywhere and the clean up is still ongoing."
"Has changed a lot from before covid, doesn't seem to be looked after as much, unfortunately."
"Sadly marred by the disgusting habit of some irresponsible dog owners who think it's acceptable to leave plastic bags full of dog faeces along the pathways."
"The setting this year was not so great for us - let down only by negligence of less aware/appreciative visitors."
Accessibility and Paths
Pros:
"Such a lovely walk & great for the kids as the path is really clear."
"The paths are wide and well maintained. They are suitable for all ages."
"A properly paved path circuits the whole tarn giving different views along the way."
"The man made lake is easy to get around on constructed paths and offered sheltered views of the water."
"Lovely lake and good path round it. Suitable for pushchairs."
"The paths have all been upgraded for accessible access and unless you stray off the path your boots (optional) won’t be getting muddy."
"With flat path good for buggies and mobility scooters (available to hire)."
Cons:
"The path down to the waterfall is not for the less able, it is often a scramble both going down and coming back up."
"I noticed that it's advertised as wheel chair friendly, however you will have to be quite fit to push the chair up some of the gravel paths around the tarn."
"Took a walk anti-clockwise round the water and finished with a visit to the waterfall. The path to the waterfall is not ideal for less mobile walkers."
"Some of the walks are restricted for access, with 'banner fencing' near to 'soft edges', because of the need for maintenance."
"The climb down to it could be slippery if was wet on the rocks."
"Accessible path for pushchairs and mobility scooters, though steeper in places."
"The road back down had such a significant pothole its damaged my car too."
Parking and Facilities
Pros:
"National trust car park has toilets and a refreshments stall."
"There was plenty of parking and it did not seem particularly busy."
"Good parking facilities which are free to National Trust members."
"The ample parking spaces made it very convenient."
"A lovely place to visit with a decent size car park."
"The car park seemed bigger and you can now wave your NT membership card at the new ticket machine and you get your parking ticket for free."
"The national trust have parking and toilet facilities."
Cons:
"Car park extremely expensive."
"Parking is an issue on very busy days, but if you can get a space, well worth the visit."
"Outrageous trying to charge £5 for 2 hours."
"The car park requires cash, card is not accepted."
"Best to get there early as on a busy day the car park will be full."
"Views are lovely but car park is expensive unless you’re a national trust member."
"Parking £6.50 for 2-4hrs unless you’re a NT member."