Coniston Water is steeped with water speed record history, yet you would never have guessed it walking along this tranquil waters edge. In the lower section of the lake, Peel Island can be found which has featured in a children's novel and is a mystical little island to visit.

Ian Baines

October 4, 2024

Hiking

The Cumbria Way follows the western shore of Coniston Water for 4km. This is a beautiful tranquil section of the path with good views across the lake.
You will often see schools of sailing dinghys and of course the Coniston Launch ferry. There are several jetties where the launch will stop with timetables.
It is much more enjoyable to walk though.

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1. Coniston Water – Scenic view of Coniston Water loop from Coniston

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2. Scenic view of Coniston Water – Coniston Water loop from Coniston

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3. Coniston Water – Scenic view of Coniston Water loop from Peel Island

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Distance 2.94 km

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 0 m

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Thursday 12 March

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Location: Torver, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Coniston Water Lakeside Path

1. Coniston Water – Scenic view of Coniston Water loop from Coniston

2. Scenic view of Coniston Water – Coniston Water loop from Coniston

3. Coniston Water – Scenic view of Coniston Water loop from Peel Island

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