8.8km
Total Distance
156m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

This walk follows the wooded eastern shore of Coniston Water beneath the fells that inspired Swallows and Amazons and Ruskin at Brantwood. The path passes quiet bays and viewpoints over the lake to the Old Man. A gentle and literary Lakeland shore walk.

Route Map

Along the trail

Bus stop
Waterhead Hotel (W bound) · 540m from the start
Parking
42m from the start

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Difficulty

2/5 · Easy