The best walks in Coniston from Steam Yacht Gondola

Coniston has a great choice of walks, all taking in true Lakeland scenery. Here's our top three trails that you can combine with a cruise on Gondola.

People walking on the path around Tarn Hows
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Monk Coniston to Tarn Hows 

Sail to Monk Coniston on our 11am sailing Mon - Fri and enjoy this circular 6km or 8km scenic walk via the popular Lake District beauty spot of Tarn Hows. Pick up Gondola from Monk Coniston again for your return trip to Coniston jetty.

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Lake Bank jetty
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Lake Bank to Coniston 

Take the Saturday or Sunday 11am cruise and disembark at Lake Bank where you'll start this rewarding 12km walk through the contrasting scenery of Beacon Fell and Coniston shoreline.

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Gondola moored at Brantwood
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Parkamoor to Brantwood 

A walk with excellent low and high level views across Coniston Water. Catch the weekend 11am cruise to Parkamoor jetty and walk for 9.6km above the eastern shore of Coniston Water. Return on the 2.55pm or 3.55pm sailing from Brantwood.

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Coniston Water and Coniston Old Man
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Brantwood to Parkamoor 

A weekday alternative to our weekend Parkamoor to Brantwood trail above. If you're sailing with us Monday to Friday then this reverse route from Brantwood to Parkamoor sandwiched between cruises on Steam Yacht Gondola provides an excellent day out.

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