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Coniston Water Short Easy Walk or Cycle

3.73 miles (6 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This short, easy cycling and walking trail runs along the western shoreline of the beautiful Coniston Water in the Lake District National Park. The route starts at the car park at Lake Road and runs through Coniston Hall Park to Hoathwaite Farm. It's perfect for beginners and families looking for a safe, waterside ride. Bikes can be hired from the Coniston Boating Centre.
If you'd like to continue your outing you could head to the nearby Grizedale Forest where you will find miles of way-marked cycling and walking trails. You could also follow the Cumbria Way a couple of miles to the north east where you will find the beautiful Tarn Hows and the pretty Monk Coniston estate.
For a longer walk try our 16 mile Circular Walk around Coniston which visits the tarns, fells and forest on both sides of the lake.

Coniston Water OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Coniston Water Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

The Bluebird Cafe is located right next to Coniston Water. It does a great range of meals and snacks. There's also a lovely outdoor seating area with fine views across the lake. You can find it in the village at a postcode of LA21 8AN.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

At nearby Torver you can pick up the Banishead Quarry Walk. This picturesque area includes nice trails along the Torver Beck and old slate quarries with a pretty pool and waterfall.

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

Photos

Coniston, Cumbria - geograph.org.uk - 6032449

Coniston, Cumbria

Boathouse and boats near Coniston Hall - geograph.org.uk - 4439121

Boathouse and boats near Coniston Hall

Boats for Hire beside Coniston Pier - geograph.org.uk - 1737319

Boats for Hire beside Coniston Pier

Coniston Hall and Coniston Sailing Club - geograph.org.uk - 5213431

Coniston Hall and Coniston Sailing Club

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

Coniston Water.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)

Memory Map Route

Coniston Water.mmo (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold >Download Linked File)