Walk from the head of Coniston Water to Tarn Hows on the picturesque circular made by 19th-century industrialist J G Marshall to wow guests at his estate. Pass farmland, wood & Monk Coniston Hall. Spot wildlife & enjoy Lakeland views. Short steep sections
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54.38, -3.04 · rel 19905099
54.38, -3.04 · rel 19905099
Monk Coniston and Tarn Hows Trail, Tarn Hows and Coniston
8,7 km from Monk Coniston car park, Coniston, LA21 8AG;SD316978 to Monk Coniston car park, Coniston, LA21 8AG;SD316978 through alpine terrain and mountains.
Monk Coniston car park, Coniston, LA21 8AG;SD316978
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Monk Coniston car park, Coniston, LA21 8AG;SD316978
linear
8,7km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
21
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
2× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× viewpoint
1× Attraction
1× summit
Tarn Hows Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
79 m off route
2,8 km
32%
Monk Coniston
Attraction ·
83 m off route
2,8 km
32%
Tom Ghyll Waterfalls
viewpoint ·
246 m off route
2,8 km
32%
Tom Heights
summit ·
272 m off route
2,8 km
32%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Monk Coniston and Tarn Hows Trail, Tarn Hows and Coniston is 8.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Monk Coniston and Tarn Hows Trail, Tarn Hows and Coniston takes approximately 2h 11min to complete.
No, Monk Coniston and Tarn Hows Trail, Tarn Hows and Coniston is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Monk Coniston car park, Coniston, LA21 8AG;SD316978 to Monk Coniston car park, Coniston, LA21 8AG;SD316978. Plan ahead for return transport.
Monk Coniston and Tarn Hows Trail, Tarn Hows and Coniston starts at Monk Coniston car park, Coniston, LA21 8AG;SD316978.
Monk Coniston and Tarn Hows Trail, Tarn Hows and Coniston is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Monk Coniston and Tarn Hows Trail, Tarn Hows and Coniston is maintained and managed by National Trust.