Coniston Shore Bridleway – Coniston Water loop from Coniston

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Coniston Shore Bridleway – Coniston Water loop from Coniston

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Coniston Shore Bridleway – Coniston Water loop from Coniston

02:25

22.4km

230m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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564 m

Coniston Hall

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Coniston Hall is a former house on the west bank of Coniston Water in the Lake District. The house dates from the late 16th century, or possibly earlier. It is …

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1.56 km

Coniston Shore Bridleway

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Bridleway along Coniston shore. Some gates, great for kids.

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2.98 km

Coniston Water Western Shore Trail

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The trail along this section of the western shore feels wild and out of the way, even though you’re running along one of the most popular if the Lake District …

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4.60 km

Coniston Water

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Coniston Water is the third largest lake in the Lake District by volume, and the fifth largest by area. It's about 5 miles (8 km) long by 2,625 ft (800 …

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6.08 km

A5084 Along Coniston Water

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The A5084 is great for a fast ride with great scenery, or at least this section is. After Coniston it gets steeper and hard work. Pass Thrang Crag Woods here which provides some shelter.

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6.45 km

Thrang Crag Wood

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6.62 km

Coniston Water

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Coniston is the 5th largest of the Lake District lakes at just over 5miles long.
John Ruskin lived on the banks and declared the view of the Old Man of …

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15.7 km

East Side Road, Coniston Water

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Lovely dappled light on the rolling road on the East side of the lake

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17.2 km

Brantwood is a historic house, estate and arts centre overlooking Coniston Water. Once home to John Ruskin, England’s greatest art critic, thinker and social reformer, it now holds exhibitions, collections, …

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