Tarn Hows and Coniston

Tarn Hows is a Lake District classic and this short walk is one anyone can have a go at, with impressive views in every season.

Visit and borrow a Tramper mobility scooter to take around Tarn Hows. Everyone can enjoy the stunning scenery and benefit from outdoor fun.

Everyone can enjoy a stroll around our accessible Tarn Hows path. Try our trail orienteering activity and challenge family and friends.

A circular run with striking views of two iconic tarns, this trail takes you through some hidden waterfalls and special woodland.

More than just a boat trip, a cruise on Steam Yacht Gondola is a Victorian lifestyle experience played out on Coniston Water, one of England's most beautiful lakes.

Only a short distance from Hawkshead, Coniston and Windermere, Tarn Hows is surrounded by many great Lake District experiences.

We’re serving up something a little different at Sticklebarn in Langdale - super tasty, planet friendly food and drinks, all in the name of a great cause – looking after the Lakes.

The Greenburn valley has a rich industrial heritage, where people have been harnessing water power for centuries. Today, it's home to the National Trust's 50th renewable energy scheme in the UK.

Find out how we're protecting trees and tackling tree disease in our Coniston woodland.

We are doing some work to restore elements of the designed landscape at Tarn Hows.

Have you ever come across a cow on a footpath and wondered why they're there? Find out more about the important role cattle are playing to help look after wildlife habitats.

Putting the 'wood' back on our new piece of woodland at Hoathwaite, near Coniston.

The Lake District has become a World Heritage Site joining iconic locations such as the Taj Mahal, the Great Barrier Reef and Grand Canyon as a place of international acclaim.

Camping is a great way to experience the outdoors, leaving you feeling closer to nature. Find out more about how to wild camp responsibly.

One of the highlights of a stay at Rose Castle Cottage is the breathtaking views as you drive along the track on the approach to the cottage. This delightful and simple 19th-century cottage is situated high above Tarn Hows, in a tranquil location with no neighbours on the horizon and few of the trappings of modern day life.

Hoathwaite offers more of a back to basics experience than our other Lake District campsites, but its stunning location close to the shore of Coniston Water makes it a wonderful place to stay.