Get Out, Get Active Walking Trip - Coniston, Lake District

Join Get Out Get Active for a guided walk around Coniston. Starting on the shores of Coniston Water and making our way up the National Trust's Tarn Howes. 

Nestled in the heart of the Lake District, Coniston, a former mining town with immense natural beauty, is a must visit Lakeland location.

Event Description

On the Western shore of one of England's largest Lakes, Coniston is a charming village. Coniston Water is a relic of the last ice age and Arctic Char fish still inhabit the lake.

Coniston, and the lake which takes its name, Coniston Water, are definitely jewels of the Lake District.  Nestled between the lake and the “Old Man of Coniston”, the highest mountain in the valley, the village is a picturesque mix of whitewashed houses and rows of workers cottages built on the hillside, and fashioned from the local green slate traditionally mined here.

We will explore the countryside around Coniston with two different distance walk options. There will be opportunities en route to take photographs and appreciate the views. The walk will finish with some free time for you to explore Coniston's shops and cafes before we return back to Leeds. 

Transport:

We will travel via coach departing from Parkinson steps at 08:00 and returning at 18:30. This is included in the ticket cost.

What you need to bring:

Please come in suitable footwear for uneven and unpaved terrain (walking boots or strong trainers). You will also need:

• Spare footwear to change into after the walk and a bag for your muddy boots or shoes
• Good outdoor walking shoes
• Waterproof jacket and warm clothes
• Food/Packed Lunch and a water bottle for during the walk
• Money/Card if you wish to purchase items in the town

We have a limited amount of kit for hire which includes walking boots and waterproof jackets. The hire form will be released on the week of the walk.

Please view our>Get Out, Get Active destination guide here to understand more about this trip including elevation, steepness and terrain.

You will receive an email from >GetOutGetActive@leeds.ac.uk on the week on the trip, this will include further information such as meeting time, activator contact details, route information, the kit hire form and the health check form - which you must complete by 4pm on the day before your trip.