This woodland walk from Tilberthwaite to Cathedral Quarry has views of the fells & remnants of past quarrying activities. There is unprotected sheer drops, deep water & a chance of rockfall & flooding, so please be prepared. Loose gravel, gentle gradients
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54.41, -3.06 · rel 19905300
54.41, -3.06 · rel 19905300
Tilberthwaite to Cathedral Quarry, Tarn Hows and Coniston
2,8 km from Tilberthwaite National Trust Car Park, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8DG;NY30570107 to Cathedral Quarry, Little Langdale, Cumbria, LA22 9PB;NY31414 02905 through alpine terrain and mountains.
Tilberthwaite National Trust Car Park, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8DG;NY30570107
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Cathedral Quarry, Little Langdale, Cumbria, LA22 9PB;NY31414 02905
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2,8km
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easy
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Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
1× summit
The Cathedral chamber
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70 m off route
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Blake Rigg
summit ·
442 m off route
1,3 km
47%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
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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
Tilberthwaite to Cathedral Quarry, Tarn Hows and Coniston is 2.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Tilberthwaite to Cathedral Quarry, Tarn Hows and Coniston takes approximately 42 min to complete.
No, Tilberthwaite to Cathedral Quarry, Tarn Hows and Coniston is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Tilberthwaite National Trust Car Park, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8DG;NY30570107 to Cathedral Quarry, Little Langdale, Cumbria, LA22 9PB;NY31414 02905. Plan ahead for return transport.
Tilberthwaite to Cathedral Quarry, Tarn Hows and Coniston starts at Tilberthwaite National Trust Car Park, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8DG;NY30570107.
Tilberthwaite to Cathedral Quarry, Tarn Hows and Coniston is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Tilberthwaite to Cathedral Quarry, Tarn Hows and Coniston is maintained and managed by National Trust.