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Beacon Tarn – Coniston Water loop from Coniston

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Beacon Tarn – Coniston Water loop from Coniston

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Beacon Tarn – Coniston Water loop from Coniston

07:13

26.0km

460m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.32 km

Crag Coppice

Forest

4.94 km

Heald Brow Pasture

Forest

13.6 km

Beacon Tarn

Highlight • Viewpoint

This pretty tarn is situated nestled within a rugged upland landscape just below Beacon Fell. The relatively shallow tarn has a reputation as a wild swimming spot and you may see a few folks braving the waters in hot weather.

Tip by

14.1 km

View of the Tarn in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Natural

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18.4 km

Scenic view of Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

Take a rest and enjoy the breathtaking views across the picturesque Coniston Water lake, situated in the iconic Lake District. The lake is about 5 miles long and is surrounded by beautiful hills and mountains.

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20.8 km

Coniston Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Coniston Water is a lake in the Lake District. It is the third largest lake by volume, after Windermere and Ullswater, and the fifth largest by surface area. The lake …

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21.2 km

Beach

22.2 km

Coniston Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Coniston Hall is a former house on the west bank of Coniston Water in the Lake District. The house dates from the late 16th century, or possibly earlier. It is …

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22.2 km

View of the Coniston Fells

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of the mountains.

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23.8 km

Coniston Village

Highlight • Settlement

Coniston is located at the northern end of the third largest lake in the Lake District: Coniston Water. Steam yacht cruises are offered on this lake.
Coniston is said to …

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25.6 km

North Shore of Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

In the summer this is one of the best spots for a picnic. If you continue around the lake from the car park you will come to a jetty which is great from swimming from.

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26.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

9.40 km

3.43 km

1.82 km

773 m

200 m

192 m

Surfaces

8.08 km

6.22 km

5.84 km

2.71 km

1.92 km

1.25 km

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Saturday 8 August

18°C

12°C

51 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

April 5, 2023,Coniston Lake loop

Very, very wet one today. Constant rain on our first multi day long hike training in preparation for the West Highland Way at the end of the month! Tired legs but beautiful views, even with the low cloud.

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Beacon Tarn – Coniston Water loop from Coniston

Beacon Tarn

View of the Tarn in Lake District National Park

Scenic view of Coniston Water

Coniston Water

Coniston Hall

View of the Coniston Fells

Coniston Village

North Shore of Coniston Water

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