2026 update: the lake remains closed. Read more
Find the lake

Only three miles from the A1.

A peaceful rural setting outside West Tanfield, halfway between Ripon and Masham.

Directions

Tanfield Lodge Lake, Park Lane, West Tanfield, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5LB.

Search for “Tanfield Lodge Lake” in Google Maps. What3words blasted.landowner.cooker leads to the upper parking area.

From the A6108 through West Tanfield towards Masham, turn at the sign for The Lake / Tanfield Lodge near the edge of the village. At the T-junction, follow the second sign and turn left. The single-track road opens out with the lake on the left.

Parking

There is ample parking near the Fishing Hut, plus limited parking at water level. On busy days, lower spaces should be left for visitors with limited mobility.

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