Talkin Tarn Country Park

We've been here a few times, it's always a lovely walk with cracking views and plenty of information points about the algae, plants and wildlife at the tarn and surrounding areas. The cafe is nice, friendly staff, plenty of poo-tins for the doggies, nice kids park, woodland walk, plenty of facilities including paddleboard, fishing and boat hire.Only minus is the car park is terrible... Well the payment machines are anyway. The parking is cheap, whole day I think is £2.85? But I'd strongly suggest downloading the mipermit app before going as that's the only reliable way to pay for your parking.

Always a nice walk round we extended it walking into the village and along the back roads to farlam.There is a path across fields to return and meet up with the tarn path.

It is a fabulous place to walk and enjoy the tranquillity of nature.On-site car park, charging is between 10:00-18:00, £1.20 for an hour and £2.40 for all day. You can pay by cash, or app. There is a cafe and toilets open from 10:00-16:00. Accessible parking is free for 3 hours behind the cafe, entrance at the bottom of the car park.There are plenty of options for walking/running, including an accessible route around the Tarn. It's popular for dog walking. Numerous benches are located around the Tarn for you to absorb the sights and sounds. A lot of activities are organised here throughout the year from water sports to park run, astronomy to orienteering with numerous others at the education centre. There's a bird hide and a few sculptures to explore, too.

Great place to visit. Very easy walk, path right round the tarn easily done with a pushchair or wheel chair. Nice little cafe and playground. Parking £2.40 for the whole day plenty of spaces

Brilliant place for a autumnal walk.. large carpark, toilets were clean and tidy, cafe and gift shop and a play area for kids... As we walked down the slope passed the play area, we were greeted by a number of swans, ducks and Moor hens.. We took the lake walk which lead us up into the woods, but others are well signposted around the whole lake and into the woodland.. The dogs loved the shallow waters edge for a paddle or even a swim and woodland area to let off some steam in the crunchy leaves.. Benches are ideally placed about the park to make the most of the view of the water and surrounding areas.. few fishermen and the odd rower were out.. Look out for bird boxes and the sculptures carved in to trees, some big enough to sit on.. check-out the bird/squirrel feeding station but be quiet.. will come back here during the summer, do the longer route round the whole lake/tarn, just to see the difference in colours..

Lovely place to visit, car park is nice size. Parking is pay by machine or mii permit. Didn’t seem expensive.stunning views, with plenty to see and do.It has a cafe and toilets, didn’t use them but handy to have on site.Would definitely will be visiting again!

Nice but small park around lake. Extremely well maintained. Not much open space actually. Very well set up for children’s groups eg schools or scouts. Terrible car parking meters / rules.

Excellent place for a walk with the lake being an easy 30min stroll round. The cafe is great with lots of choices and some great ice cream. There is also water sports hire.

Stunning! Easy walk around the tarn. Dog friendly. Water activities are available upon request. There are plenty of benches to use and take in the view.

What a find this was! Beautiful location, with gentle walk around the Tarn. Boat hire or license available to sail or row your own boat, canoe or kayak etc. Loads of picnic benchs around the site plus cafe and playground for the kids.