Join Get Out Get Active for a guided walk around Coniston. Starting on the shores of Coniston Water and making our way up the National Trust's Tarn Howes.

Nestled in the heart of the Lake District, Coniston, a former mining town with immense natural beauty, is a must visit Lakeland location.

Detailed Description

On the Western shore of one of England's largest Lakes, Coniston is a charming village. Coniston Water is a relic of the last ice age and Arctic Char fish still inhabit the lake.

Coniston, and the lake which takes its name, Coniston Water, are definitely jewels of the Lake District.  Nestled between the lake and the “Old Man of Coniston”, the highest mountain in the valley, the village is a picturesque mix of whitewashed houses and rows of workers cottages built on the hillside, and fashioned from the local green slate traditionally mined here.

We will explore the countryside around Coniston with two different distance walk options. There will be opportunities en route to take photographs and appreciate the views. The walk will finish with some free time for you to explore Coniston's shops and cafes before we return back to Leeds. 

You will need good outdoor walking shoes or strong trainers (you don’t mind getting muddy) plus a layer of waterproof clothing. You will also need a change of footwear for after the walk, and a bag for you muddy shoes/boots.

We have a limited amount of kire for hire which includes walking boots and waterproof jackets. The hire form will be released on the week of the walk.

Event Date & Time:
Sunday 23rd February 08.00-18:30

Location:
Coniston, Lake District

For more information about the area, this link may be helpful: https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/places-to-go/explore-around-coniston 

Cost:  
£21.00 

Transport:
We will travel via coach from the Parkinson Steps departing at 08:00 and arriving back at 18:30. This is included in the ticket cost.

What you need to bring:

Please come in suitable footwear for uneven and unpaved terrain (walking boots or strong trainers). You will also need

• Spare footwear to change into after the walk and a bag for your muddy boots or shoes
• Waterproof jacket and warm clothes
• Food/Packed Lunch and a water bottle for during the walk
• Money/Card if you wish to purchase items in the town

 

Walking trip terms and conditions:

• You must be at least 17 years of age to attend this trip.
• When booking a place for this event, the named participant is making a commitment to attend the event, to travel to and from the destination on the organised coach provided and to remain with the group and leaders at all times during the guided walk.
• If after payment a participant cannot attend for any reason, including illness, injury and emergencies, the participant will not be entitled to a refund. The event organiser will be as accommodating as possible if the participant cannot attend, and will deal with cases on an individual basis up to one week before the event. We advise that in the event of the named candidate not being able to attend that they find a replacement to take their position and notify the event organiser at least one week before the date of the event. No changes can be made within one week of the event.

 

For more information, please contact Get Out, Get Active: [email protected].