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North Shore of Coniston Water – Head of Coniston Lake loop from Coniston Water

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North Shore of Coniston Water – Head of Coniston Lake loop from Coniston Water

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North Shore of Coniston Water – Head of Coniston Lake loop from Coniston Water

01:06

16.3km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.3 km for 257 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.58 km

North Shore of Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

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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3.84 km

Head of Coniston Lake

Highlight • Rest Area

Car park at the head of the lake. Great to swim, chill. Public toilets

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7.69 km

East Side Road, Coniston Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely dappled light on the rolling road on the East side of the lake

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9.12 km

Brantwood is a historic house, estate and arts centre overlooking Coniston Water. Once home to John Ruskin, England’s greatest art critic, thinker and social reformer, it now holds exhibitions, collections, …

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13.1 km

Coniston Water Lakeside Gravel Track

Highlight • Trail

Bluebird Café at ConistonWater

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13.2 km

Bluebird Café

Highlight • Lake

Lovely cafe with bike hire, boat hire and a car park. Links up to the bridleways.

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14.7 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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14.7 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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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.31 km

3.14 km

2.68 km

781 m

240 m

163 m

Surfaces

8.37 km

4.68 km

2.30 km

682 m

291 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 1 July

18°C

12°C

18 %

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North Shore of Coniston Water – Head of Coniston Lake loop from Coniston Water

North Shore of Coniston Water

Head of Coniston Lake

East Side Road, Coniston Water

Brantwood House and Gardens

Coniston Water Lakeside Gravel Track

Bluebird Café

Coniston Hall

View of the Old Man of Coniston

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