One of the Tourist ‘Hot Spots’ here in the English Lake District of Cumbria is an area often known as ‘The Tarns’ or ‘Tarn Hows’.
It is indeed a beautiful spot and when there are not too many visitors it is also a peaceful location for contemplation. It is suggested that poets and writers such Wordsworth and Ruskin used the area for their inspiration.
But Tarn Hows, like most of our countryside, is not just as nature intended. Much of our countryside has been changed over the centuries by industry. Here the Tarns have been changed with the profits from that industry. In 1862 the industrialist Marshall family acquired the Tarns. In those days there were 3 separate Tarns (lakes). The Marshalls had the area ‘landscaped’ and 3 Tarns became 1… but now with there trade mark islands and footpaths around. The story continues i,n 1930 Beatrix Potter (of Peter Rabbit fame) purchased the estate. A keen promoter of the National Trust she later gave half the estate to the Trust and arranged for them to purchase the balance.
The Trust maintains open access to the Tarns, for some the trails may be a little too tidy, but they do permit all abilities to explore and discover hidden corners and experience this jewel in Lakeland.
29th APRIL
DAVID OAKES - IMAGES. 
It really is a jewel…I can smell it and I can feel it…nice nice images! Thanks for taking us there!
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It is a pleasure that you join us. Thank you
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This is truly a heaven! Beautiful and so peaceful and welcoming. Thanks for sharing. 🙂 Loved all the photos.
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I have to write one more time –
It’s really very very beautiful. It’s like… from my dreams. I so want to visit here.
And I loved the portrait photos. Nicely taken. 🙂
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Thank you…..and I am sure you would love this area.
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Love your images! So while Im at it I have nominated you for the sunshine award http://leanovadesigns.wordpress.com/2012/04/29/thank-you/
Don’t feel obligated to participate, but I wanted you to know that your blog brings me sunshine 🙂
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I am familiar with the Beatrix Potter story, but I did not know that the estate that she purchased was this lovely. Thanks, David, for updating my knowledge of your local history!
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She was a real champion of the countryside and used her wealth to ensure as much as possible ws securred for all of us, She also reared and re-established the famous Herdwick Sheep….and a top judge at Country Shows.
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That makes me want to relocate and live their! How amazing and peacefull!!!
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May be a visit sometime
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