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Stony
Tarn
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| Type; | Natural | View Larger Map |
| Location; | Eskdale | |
| Accessibility; | Access Land | |
| Grid Ref; | NY 199 024 | |
| Elevation; | 298m (978 feet) | |
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190 x 105 m (630 x 340 feet) |
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| Area; | 1.36 hectares (3.37 acres) | |
| Depth; | 5m (16 feet) | |
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High up to the north of Eskdale, Stony Tarn sits in a rough bowl under Whin Crag. The main inflow is a beck to the north, whilst the outfall is to the west, tumbling down past rocky outcrops. The tarn bottom is covered with sharp-edges stones, giving it its name.
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