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Talkin Tarn and the Gelt

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Overview

From car park (pay and display) at Talkin Tarn, a circular walk to Farlam, Talkin and Greenwell. Return through woodlands and alongside the River Gelt to start. Paths ,tracks and country lanes.

Saturday, 21 September 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:20 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
347.5m / 1140ft
Type:
circular

Maps Lr 86  Ex 315

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NX 97500 75801
Nearest postcode:
DG1 2LB
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Brooms road car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 54300 59001
Nearest postcode:
CA8 1HN
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Start time:
10:20 am

Talkin Tarn

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.42 per month
Register for an account for FREE