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Dog Kennel Folly – North Shore of Coniston Water loop from Coniston

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United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
South Lakeland
Coniston

Dog Kennel Folly – North Shore of Coniston Water loop from Coniston

Moderate

4.8

(4)

17

hikers

Dog Kennel Folly – North Shore of Coniston Water loop from Coniston

04:16

14.4km

440m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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483 m

Dog Kennel Folly

Highlight • Monument

It is strange to come across such a building in a meadow. You do not expect this in this place.

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849 m

Cumbria Way: Tarn Hows to Coniston

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The Cumbria Way is a 73mile long distance trail that travels north to south across the Lake District National Park.
This section between the National Trust managed Tarn Hows and …

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3

2.77 km

A hidden gem

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7.90 km

Low Park

Forest

10.9 km

Lags Wood

Forest

6

12.2 km

Bench With View of Coniston Water

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a fantastic place to enjoy the view after a hike

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7

12.5 km

In the summer this is one of the best spots for a picnic. If you continue around the lake from the car park you will come to a jetty which is great from swimming from.

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8

13.4 km

The Coniston Inn

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King of post-hike BEER

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14.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

2.10 km

1.81 km

116 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.88 km

3.38 km

2.91 km

1.37 km

1.19 km

664 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Thursday 25 June

30°C

16°C

34 %

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