Tarn Hows and Coniston

Don't miss these highlights for your day out at Tarn Hows.

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.

The Tramper all-terrain mobility scooter gives those who are less able the chance to discover the beauty of Tarn Hows with some confidence and independence.

For a taste of Victorian elegance plan a boat trip on Coniston Water on board Steam Yacht Gondola. If you're a National Trust member, you'll get a 10% discount on scheduled round trip cruises.

Put on your walking boots and combine a cruise on Gondola with an invigorating walk above Coniston Water, or along lakeshore and woodland tracks.

A steep path through woodland and past the waterfalls, stopping off at the iconic beauty spot of Tarn Hows.

Only a short distance from Hawkshead, Coniston and Windermere, Tarn Hows is surrounded by many of the places Beatrix Potter loved the most in the Lake District.

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

A vision complimented by nature. Read the next chapter of a great story.

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.

We do not allow camping by lake shores, in valleys, on verges or in lowland areas of the Lake District at any time, unless it is on an official campsite. Its important to know the difference between illegal fly camping and acceptable wild camping. Read our guide to wild camping before you set off.

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.