Tarn Hows and Coniston

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

Come and borrow one of our Tramper mobility scooters to take around Tarn Hows. Now all mobilities can join a family stroll - and probably beat those on foot.

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

Follow Anya's monthly blog for seasonal highlights at Tarn Hows, Claife Viewing Station and the west shore of Windermere.

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.

Sit back and relax at Sticklebarn with roaring fires, hearty meals and local ales.

The once industrial Greenburn valley in Little Langdale is now the site of our newest hydro electric project in the Lake District.

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

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

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.