Activities at Tarn Hows and Coniston

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Tarn Hows Circular Walk

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.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 2.0 miles (3.2km)

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)

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)