Browsholme Tarn

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Yorkshire Ribble Valley

England

Browsholme Tarn

Barn at Crag House On the road to Cow Ark.
Barn at Crag House Credit: Phil and Juliette Platt

Browsholme Tarn is a tranquil freshwater body located in the picturesque county of Yorkshire, England. Nestled amidst rolling hills and surrounded by lush greenery, this natural gem offers a serene escape for nature enthusiasts and those seeking solace in the great outdoors.

Covering an area of approximately 2 hectares, Browsholme Tarn resembles a small lake, with its still waters reflecting the beauty of the surrounding landscape. The tarn is fed by natural springs and streams, ensuring a constant supply of freshwater and creating a thriving ecosystem within its depths.

Surrounded by a diverse array of plant life, including reeds, water lilies, and marsh grasses, Browsholme Tarn is also home to a variety of aquatic creatures. Fish such as perch, roach, and tench can be found swimming beneath the surface, while waterfowl such as ducks and swans gracefully glide across the water.

The tarn's natural beauty is further enhanced by the presence of a small wooded area nearby, providing a peaceful backdrop and attracting an array of bird species. Visitors may be lucky enough to spot kingfishers darting through the air or hear the melodic songs of warblers and thrushes.

Browsholme Tarn offers a peaceful haven for visitors, who can explore its serene shores on foot or enjoy a leisurely picnic on its banks. Nature lovers can revel in the tranquility of this freshwater marsh, observing the diverse flora and fauna that call it home. Whether you seek solitude or an opportunity to connect with nature, Browsholme Tarn is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered in the heart of Yorkshire.

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Browsholme Tarn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.921393/-2.4563494 or Grid Reference SD7047. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Barn at Crag House On the road to Cow Ark.
Barn at Crag House
On the road to Cow Ark.
Waddington Fell Looking east from the summit of the road from Clitheroe to Slaidburn.
Waddington Fell
Looking east from the summit of the road from Clitheroe to Slaidburn.
Lower Underhand Lower Underhand seen from Slaidburn Road.
Lower Underhand
Lower Underhand seen from Slaidburn Road.
Waddington Fell Mast
Waddington Fell Mast
Newton Fell Trig Point
Newton Fell Trig Point
Newton Fell Trig Point Flush Bracket S4698
Newton Fell Trig Point Flush Bracket S4698
Danger Cliff Edge Stay Away Sign - White Stone Cliff Edge
Danger Cliff Edge Stay Away Sign - White Stone Cliff Edge
Sign 'No Open Access' - Natural England
Sign 'No Open Access' - Natural England
Storth farm Farm in Newton Civil Parish.
Storth farm
Farm in Newton Civil Parish.
The road to Cow Ark In the Ribble Valley.
The road to Cow Ark
In the Ribble Valley.
Why did the chicken cross the road? You won't find the answer here at New Laithe - they're pheasants.
Why did the chicken cross the road?
You won't find the answer here at New Laithe - they're pheasants.
The track from New Laithe to Foulscales
The track from New Laithe to Foulscales
A pheasant
A pheasant
Show off! A pheasant spreads her feathers in display.
I'm not clear if she was trying to scare me off or seduce me! Of course it could have been just for the camera.
Show off!
A pheasant spreads her feathers in display. I'm not clear if she was trying to scare me off or seduce me! Of course it could have been just for the camera.
Great Slush Wood
Great Slush Wood
A feeding station at Ing Barn
A feeding station at Ing Barn
Country view at Marl Hill Looking east across rough pasture towards Crag Wood with the small outcrop of Crag Stones on the hillside beyond. Much of this area between the Ribble and the Forest of Bowland is rather poor quality land owing to the underlying geology of shales and grits.
Country view at Marl Hill
Looking east across rough pasture towards Crag Wood with the small outcrop of Crag Stones on the hillside beyond. Much of this area between the Ribble and the Forest of Bowland is rather poor quality land owing to the underlying geology of shales and grits.
Show me another place!

Browsholme Tarn is located at Grid Ref: SD7047 (Lat: 53.921393, Lng: -2.4563494)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Ribble Valley

Police Authority: Lancashire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.921393,-2.4563494
Crag Stones
Alt Name: Crag Hill
Ele: 297.2
Man Made: survey_point
Natural: peak
Note: Called Crag Hill on OS 25k
Source: npe
Lat/Long: 53.9232465/-2.4614018
Duckpit Hill
Natural: peak
Source: OS 1:25k
Lat/Long: 53.9192283/-2.4607862
Cabin Hill
Natural: peak
Source: OS 1:25k
Lat/Long: 53.9193667/-2.4549723
Stony Hill
Natural: peak
Source: OS 1:25k
Lat/Long: 53.9243832/-2.4534488
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