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Fountains Fell Tarn
Water body ID 29765

Fountains Fell Tarn is a very small freshwater lake located in North Yorkshire, England. It is generally shallow with low alkalinity and is situated at mid altitude, with its catchment dominated by peat.

Surface area 2 ha
Mean depth  [i] 4.5 m
Catchment area 15 ha
Grid reference SD86857123
Elevation 646 m A.O.D.
 

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