SummitGood Ramblers Social Weekend — 22nd-23rd August, Coniston

Date
Saturday 22 – Sunday 23 August 2026 (Friday 21 August arrival optional)

Location
Coniston Sports & Social Centre, Shepherds Bridge Lane, Coniston, LA21 8AL.
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A short, level walk from the village centre, shops, cafés and Coniston Water.

Camping
Tent pitches on the edge of the football pitch/neighbouring field. All tent camping must be pre-booked — there’s no online booking system, so reserve by email. Booking information below.

Fees
Adults: £16.50 per person, per night
Children: £5.50 per person, per night
Under 5s: free
Dogs: welcome, free, must be kept on a lead at all times (not permitted on the football pitch)
Facilities: 24-hour access to showers and toilets
No fires or BBQs; quiet from 10pm
Plastic tent pegs required

Payment is on arrival but please book in advance (details below) to avoid disappointment.

Note: our dates (22–23 Aug) fall outside the August Bank Holiday weekend, so the £5pp/night event supplement and 3-night minimum stay doesn’t apply.

Parking
Separate to camping — over 75 hard-standing spaces on site, a short walk to the village and lake.
£6 for all-day parking, paid via Tap2Park
Not suitable for coaches (due to bridge access)

Facilities on site
Bar and terrace with fell views, open Fri 4pm, Sat 12 noon, Sun 1pm — food for drinks, live sport, pool and darts. Dog-friendly, disabled access.

Booking
Email conistonsports@gmail.com (subject: “Tent Pitch Request”) and reference Ben, SummitGood so pitches are grouped together for the club booking.

Camping – Coniston Sports & Social Centre

Optional alternative: YHA Coniston Holly How
For anyone who’d prefer a bed over a tent, YHA Coniston Holly How is a 3-star hostel with private and en-suite rooms as well as dorms, sitting in the heart of the Lake District and offering easy access to the village and Coniston Water. It’s about a 15–20 minute walk from the Sports & Social Centre. It’s located a quarter mile north of Coniston, just off the A593 to Ambleside. With a licensed bar, self-catering kitchen, and breakfast/evening meal options. Parking is available on site, and dogs aren’t permitted in the main hostel (only in the camping/cabin accommodation), so dog-owners will still need to camp or find other pet-friendly options. Rooms and dorm beds can be booked direct via yha.org.uk — worth booking early as it can fill up on summer weekends.

Format
Ben will be arriving to the camping group Friday pm for an evening walk TBD. Main walks Saturday and Sunday.
Ben will be bringing a gas cooker and some pots so if you want to cook your own food or heat water you’re welcome to use this. If you have specific dietary/religious needs then I suggest bringing your own pots/plates.
Pub dinners also available from the numerous in the area.

Walks
Saturday: Ben will lead a hilltop walk to Levers Water, Wetherlam, Swirl How, Great Carrs, Grey Friar, Levers Hause and return to Coniston. You can shorten the route after each summit, or simply walk to Levers Water and back should you wish. Total 17km, 1025m ascent. Grading Strenuous (due to the distance). More details TBC

Sunday: Ben will lead a walk to Coniston Old Man, Brum Fell, Dow Crag, and return via the Quarry. 16km, 910m ascent. Grading Strenuous.

Both Saturday and Sunday routes have shorter variations available. Should the weather be poor a lower level alternative may be provided.