View of Little Langdale Tarn – Coniston Waterfall loop from Coniston

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View of Little Langdale Tarn – Coniston Waterfall loop from Coniston

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View of Little Langdale Tarn – Coniston Waterfall loop from Coniston

04:53

16.1km

500m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Whins Wood

Forest

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Scroggs

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View of Little Langdale Tarn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Little Langdale Tarn lies at the foot of the Wrynose Pass and although there is no public access, it is easily visible from the road or from the public bridleway along the southern shore.
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Low Tilberthwaite

Highlight • River

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Cave Entrance in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Cave

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Narrow Rocky Passage in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Canyon

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Scenic Trail in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

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Coniston Coppermines Historic Site

Highlight • Viewpoint

Around 1590, the Company of Mines Royal began extracting copper from the Coniston copper veins. The first work was carried out entirely by hand. With brute force, the rock face …

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14.1 km

Coniston Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful waterfall, but difficult to view in the summer due to dense vegetation.

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15.1 km

Coniston Village

Highlight • Settlement

Coniston is located at the northern end of the third largest lake in the Lake District: Coniston Water. Steam yacht cruises are offered on this lake.
Coniston is said to …

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16.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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