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

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

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

03:04

11.9km

70m

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: July 18, 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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818 m

Scenic view of Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

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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2.67 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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3.08 km

University of Birmingham Boathouse, Coniston Water

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This boathouse is owned by the nearby Raymond Priestley Centre at the University of Birmingham. It is situated on the shores of Coniston Water, overlooking the famous 'Old Man of …

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3.22 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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3.56 km

Beach

4.46 km

Coniston Hall Campsite

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This is the reception and shop for Coniston Hall Campsite. It is an open camping site with a beautiful location on the western shore of Coniston Water. There are no …

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4.54 km

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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4.58 km

View of the Coniston Fells

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of the mountains.

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5.93 km

Church Beck

Lake

8.27 km

Coniston Water Lakeside Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Coniston Water is steeped with water speed record history, yet you would never have guessed it walking along this tranquil waters edge. In the lower section of the lake, Peel …

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11.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.11 km

4.95 km

1.67 km

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.11 km

4.94 km

1.78 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

15°C

4°C

34 %

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Comments

August 1, 2023,Hike to Coniston Beach

Difficult terrain along the shore for 2 miles, then nice pathway as you get closer to Coniston. Bear in mind if you do the whole route there and back the difficult terrain will be at the start and finish.