Location

Tarn Outdoor Centre is situated in the Howgills between the market towns of Kirkby Stephen (7 miles to the North) and Sedbergh (5 miles to the South). The Centre is an ideal base to enjoy the nearby Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Lake District National Park.

From the M6 J37
Drive to Sedbergh. From Sedbergh take the A683, signposted to Kirkby Stephen. Pass the Cross Keys Temperence Inn at Cautley on the left after about 4 miles. After a further 2 miles (approx) the road crosses the River Rawthey, after which there is a road going uphill to the right. Take this road. After a short distance the track to Tarn Outdoor Centre is on the right.

From the M6 J38
Follow the A685 east towards Kirkby Stephen. After about 6 miles, shortly after passing through Newbiggin-on-Lune, Ravenstonedale is signposted to the right. Do not turn into the village but continue on the A685 over Ash Fell. On descending the fell take a right turn (A683) signposted to Sedbergh and the Fat Lamb Nature Reserve. After about 3 miles pass the the Fat Lamb Inn on the right. About 1 mile after passing the Fat Lamb the road forks. Take the left lane over a cattle grid. Tarn Outdoor Centre is about two miles along this lane on the left.

From the A1
Take the A66 west from Scotch corner to Brough. Turn south at Brough on the A685. Follow the A685 through Kirkby Stephen. About 2miles past Kirkby Stephen there is a road to the left (A683) signposted Sedbergh and the Fat Lamb Nature Reserve. Take this road. After about 3 miles pass the the Fat Lamb Inn on the right. About 1 mile after passing the Fat Lamb the road forks. Take the left lane over a cattle grid. Tarn Outdoor Centre is about two miles along this lane on the left.