Coniston Shore Bridleway – Beacon Tarn loop from Blawith and Subberthwaite

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Blawith And Subberthwaite

Coniston Shore Bridleway – Beacon Tarn loop from Blawith and Subberthwaite

Hard

runners

Coniston Shore Bridleway – Beacon Tarn loop from Blawith and Subberthwaite

03:16

28.2km

510m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.55 km

Heald Brow Pasture

Forest

9.45 km

View of Coniston Water and the Old Man of Coniston

Highlight • Lake

A well placed viewpoint and bench, ideal for a quick drink stop.

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12.0 km

Black Ground Plantation

Forest

16.7 km

View of the Old Man of Coniston

Highlight • Summit

Well maintained flat gravel trails.

Remember to look up and take in the fells surrounding Coniston, including one of the higher fells – The Old Man of Coniston.

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16.7 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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17.7 km

Coniston Shore Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

Bridleway along Coniston shore. Some gates, great for kids.

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19.1 km

Coniston Water Western Shore Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The trail along this section of the western shore feels wild and out of the way, even though you’re running along one of the most popular if the Lake District …

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20.7 km

Coniston Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Coniston Water is the third largest lake in the Lake District by volume, and the fifth largest by area. It's about 5 miles (8 km) long by 2,625 ft (800 …

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24.5 km

View of Beacon Tarn

Highlight • Viewpoint

First glimpse of the tarn

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25.3 km

This pretty tarn is situated nestled within a rugged upland landscape just below Beacon Fell. The relatively shallow tarn has a reputation as a wild swimming spot and you may see a few folks braving the waters in hot weather.

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