High Dam
High Dam is a picturesque tarn near Finsthwaite and Lakeside at the southern end of Windermere.
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High Dam Details
A dam was built across the southern end of the tarn in the early 1800s to supply water to the bobbin mill at Stott Park a few miles away. It is surrounded by mixed woodlands of oak, birches, larch and Scots pine. The woodland floor is scattered with bilberry, bracken and heather. As well as the nearby bobbin mill, at Lakeside there some popular attractions. The Lakes Aquarium and Lakeside and Haverthwaite steam railway. There is a Lake District National Park Authority pay and display car park at the start of the path up to the tarns. Grid Reference: SD 36213 88689 Address (near): Finsthwaite, LA12 8BL, UK
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Nearby Points of Interest Around High Dam
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0.7 mi away
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
Built in 1835 to make bobbins for Lancashire's spinning and weaving industries.
1.3 mi away
Rusland Tannery
The site is open to the public, and visitors can see the tanning pits.
1.3 mi away
Lakes Aquarium
Lakes Aquarium offers a unique all weather experience for all ages combining education with fun delivered in an inspiring manner. Open seven days a week from 10am - 6pm.
1.6 mi away
Fell Foot Park
Lakeshore Park owned by the National Trust with stunning mountain views.
1.7 mi away
The Lovely Yurt Company
Three yurts overlooking Lake Windermere.
