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.

UPDATE APRIL 2021: Please note that our trampers are not yet available for use again; but we are working on how we can get them back in operation in a sustainable way. More info will be put here as and when we do.

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.

Walk in the footsteps of Beatrix Potter. Visit some of her most loved, life-changing and inspirational places around Cumbria.

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

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 cannot allow wild camping in lowland areas or lakeshores. Getting up high and leaving no trace is 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.