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North Shore of Coniston Water – Tarn Hows loop from Coniston

Moderate

33

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North Shore of Coniston Water – Tarn Hows loop from Coniston

02:44

9.51km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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646 m

Ruskin Avenue car park and toilets, Coniston

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A smaller pay and display car park with toilets in the centre of Coniston. Payment by credit card, also for the toilets.

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710 m

Tourist Information Centre

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Opening hours:
- summer: every day from 9:30 to 17:00
- winter: every day from 9:30 to 16:30

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757 m

Campbell Green Memorial, Coniston

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This modern slate monument and bench is located on Campbell Green near the tourist information centre in Coniston. It commemorates Donald Campbell C.B.E. (1921-1967), land and water speed record holder, …

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2.26 km

In the summer this is one of the best spots for a picnic. If you continue around the lake from the car park you will come to a jetty which is great from swimming from.

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3.52 km

A hidden gem

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4.45 km

Hill Fell Plantation

Forest

7

4.94 km

View of Tarn Hows

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8

5.06 km

Tarn Hows

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It's great around here, especially in autumn when it's a little quieter and the colours really pop. Super interesting fact: Beatrix Potter actually used to own the Tarns, having bought …

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9.51 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.43 km

1.21 km

595 m

185 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.13 km

1.41 km

610 m

195 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

13°C

6°C

32 %

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