2025 Coniston Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

The Lake District’s 3rd largest lake feels like a much more serene escape than some of the areas more famous waterways such as Windermere. Walking around the accessible trail that surrounds the northern end of the lake, you may not even see another person even on the warmest and sunniest of day. Head down to the lakeside though and you will often see people taking part in a wide range of water sports from Kayaking to waterskiing. On those sunny days there are very few better places to spend an hour or so than the Coniston Inn where you can sit on the many benches overlooking lake. #lakedistrict

The walks around Tarn Hows in the Lake District national park is a natural wonderland all by itself but by taking a slight detour of the main track you will find another waterway carving itself through the natural landscape. Following the stream down from the tarn you will come across Tom Gill falls, a delightful section of waterfalls that cascade down the mountain side through ancient woodland providing a tranquil and picturesque addition to your walk. #lakedistrict #waterfall

The walk between Tarn Hows and the lake of Coniston Water can take two routes. The shorter and more direct of those takes the road downhill but those who do take that option are missing out on one of the most scenic walks in the entire Lake District. As you follow the path down for the main car pack you are greeted by towering pines as the sunlight flickers through them and the sound of the stream trickling down beside you. Further on your descent you begin to cross that stream through a series of wooden bridges before the view of the expansive lake comes into site. #lakedistrict #Woods #trails

The Lake District national park as its name suggests is full of beautiful water features including the biggest lake in England. But size isn’t everything and one of the smaller bodies of water in the region may take the crown for being the most beautiful. The 2.5km route around Tarn Hows on the foothills of the mountains that surround Coniston Water is the perfect easy walk or as part of a longer hike in the area. On a sunny day as the crystal clear water reflects the trees that cling to the edge, there are very few places that can match its beauty #outdoors #lake

One of my favourite walks in the lakes, such fun exploring the ruins of the old mine#lakedistrict #localguides