Activities at Tarn Hows and Coniston

Tree felling in the Coniston area - Q&A

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

August: A flurry of fungi

The first signs of autumn are beginning to appear, including a bumper crop of fungi in the countryside.

Tarn Hows Ranger Run in the Lake District

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

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 4.0 miles (6.4km)

May: Fixing the fells

I take a trip up one of the Lake District's most iconic peaks to spend a day with the upland ranger team.

Tom Gill to Tarn Hows walk, Coniston

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)

Yewdale Valley walk

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)

Monk Coniston and Tarn Hows walk

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)

Hodge Close walk

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)

Explore Coniston and Tarn Hows

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.

Things to see and do at 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.