Meet time: 10.15am
Start time: 10.30am
(Estimated finish time 13.30pm – 14.30pm)
Grading: Easy 6.2 miles / 10 km.
Ascent: Approx. – 922 feet (281 meters).
Start point: Coniston Tourist Information Centre (Ruskin Avenue). Grid Reference for start point is SD 303 975.
Postcode: LA21 8EH
Car parking: There is a pay and display car park at the Tourist Information Centre (Ruskin Avenue). Other Parking is available around the village.
It is the responsibility of each walker to make sure they understand where to park. If you are not sure where the car parking/meeting point is, you must contact the walk leader at the latest the day before the walk. You should not rely on mobile phones or postcodes. There is often no mobile reception near walk meeting points and postcodes are for the nearest place nearby but should only serve as a guideline. Please allow plenty of time to find a parking space so that walks can start promptly.
Description: A gentle walk from Coniston to Tarn Hows.
We begin by walking east from the car park and heading for the Cumbrian Way. Following the Cumbrian Way we head through Tarn Woods and continue until we reach the foot of Tarn Hows. The path is quite gentle and does involve a couple of sections where we need to walk on the road. Here we will walk around the tarn and then begin the return leg which will bypass Monk Coniston. You will get stunning views of Coniston Water from here on our return to the start point. There is path next to the road all the way from Monk Coniston back to the village.
Please contact Jack on 07517 765959 by 9pm on Friday 7th July if you are coming on this walk.
Please check the weather and bring appropriate clothing (waterproofs and spare warm clothing as the weather can change quickly), footwear and enough food and water. The leader reserves the right to turn away any walker not suitably equipped. The leader may cancel the walk or modify the route dependent on conditions.
New members: please note the walk leader may ask for more information about your walking experience. This is to ensure you have the fitness required to complete the walk that is planned safely.