Activities at Tarn Hows and Coniston

Tarn Hows near Coniston, Cumbria
Walking trail

Tom Gill to Tarn Hows walk, Coniston

Tarn Hows and Coniston, Cumbria

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

  • Challenging
  • 1 hour
  • 1.6 miles (2.55km)
Remains of a disused lime kiln, Coniston, Cumbria
Walking trail

Yewdale Valley walk

Tarn Hows and Coniston, Cumbria

Enjoy picturesque views in the Yewdale Valley on this charming walk with enough height to provide good views of the landscape, but low enough to be not too demanding.

  • Moderate
  • 1 hour 30 mins
  • 4.25 miles (6.8km)
Herdwick sheep, Coniston, Cumbria
Walking trail

Monk Coniston and Tarn Hows walk

Tarn Hows and Coniston, Cumbria

Pass through iconic Lake District farm and woodland, as well as the walled garden and tree collection of Monk Coniston Hall.

  • Moderate
  • 2 hours
  • 3.5 miles (5.6km)
Slaters Bridge in the snow, Little Langdale, Cumbria
Walking trail

Hodge Close walk

Tarn Hows and Coniston, Cumbria

This manageable, low-level walk provides great views of the Langdale Pikes and surrounding fells, along with an insight into the historical industrial past of the area.

  • Moderate
  • 2 hours
  • 3.0 miles (4.8km)
Ranger on Peel island Conison water, Cumbria
Activity feature
Cycling, Walking

Explore Coniston and Tarn Hows

Tarn Hows and Coniston, Cumbria

Explore Coniston and enjoy some of the Lake District's most varied landscape. Whether you're there for a holiday or a day trip it'll be a memorable experience.

People walking on the path around Tarn Hows
Activity feature
Orienteering, Walking

Things to see and do at Tarn Hows and Coniston

Tarn Hows and Coniston, Cumbria

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