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

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

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

07:56

27.8km

600m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.31 km

View of Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

It’s a great view of Coniston water as you begin your journey to Beacon Tarn.

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14.6 km

Crag Coppice

Forest

15.3 km

Black Beck Coppice

Forest

20.1 km

View of the Coniston Fells

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of the mountains.

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20.1 km

Coniston Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

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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21.1 km

Beach

21.4 km

Coniston Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Coniston Water is a lake in the Lake District. It is the third largest lake by volume, after Windermere and Ullswater, and the fifth largest by surface area. The lake …

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22.0 km

Lakeside Path at Lake District National Park

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Well maintained traffic free footpath along the shore of Coniston Water.

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23.8 km

Take a rest and enjoy the breathtaking views across the picturesque Coniston Water lake, situated in the iconic Lake District. The lake is about 5 miles long and is surrounded by beautiful hills and mountains.

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24.1 km

Beacon Tarn

Highlight • Natural

The Cumbria Way

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24.1 km

Sunny Bank Jetty

Highlight • Lake

27.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.65 km

8.19 km

7.17 km

2.32 km

987 m

412 m

125 m

Surfaces

7.78 km

6.83 km

5.55 km

3.74 km

2.46 km

1.48 km

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

14°C

8°C

81 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Comments

April 5, 2023,Coniston Lake loop

Very, very wet one today. Constant rain on our first multi day long hike training in preparation for the West Highland Way at the end of the month! Tired legs but beautiful views, even with the low cloud.