Wild Swim Atlas

Talkin Tarn

Talkin Tarn Country Park, Farlam, CumbriaLakeSwim with caution

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Talkin Tarn is a natural lake in a country park used for boating and open-water swimming.

Water
Lake
Swim hours
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Facilities
Water sports, woodlands, footpaths, parking
Lifeguard
No lifeguard
Managed by
Cumberland Council

Getting there

Follow brown signs from the Brampton roundabout; the park is about one mile south of the A69.

54.9216, -2.7102

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Know before you go

  • Do not treat swimming as a lifeguarded activity.
  • Follow park rules and signs.
  • Take cold-water and group-safety precautions.

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