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Coniston

Coniston Shore Bridleway – Walna Scar Descent loop from Coniston

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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Cumbria
South Lakeland
Coniston

Coniston Shore Bridleway – Walna Scar Descent loop from Coniston

Moderate

4.3

(3)

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Coniston Shore Bridleway – Walna Scar Descent loop from Coniston

02:07

20.9km

660m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 14.6 km for 70 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.66 km

View of the Old Man of Coniston

Highlight • Summit

Well maintained flat gravel trails.

Remember to look up and take in the fells surrounding Coniston, including one of the higher fells – The Old Man of Coniston.

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2

1.69 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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3

2.68 km

Coniston Shore Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

Bridleway along Coniston shore. Some gates, great for kids.

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4.63 km

Greenet Coppice

Forest

5

5.42 km

Wilson's Arms Pub

Highlight • Pub

Family owned pub with rooms. Local cask ales are complimented with a range of lager beer, wines, soft drinks etc. Glamping pods, bar meals and snacks, takeaway food, ample outside …

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6

5.45 km

Torver Village

Highlight • Trail

You can enjoy an easy family cycle ride from Coniston to Torver along the disused railway line, The Torver Trail. The village itself is small but with two pubs and …

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6.59 km

Hog Close Coppice

Forest

8

12.7 km

Bridleway Descent in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Trail

Natty Bridge is a fantastic MTB descent, ride north to south. Rocky and narrow in places, off-camber and fast flowing following the River Lickle down the valley.

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9

15.5 km

Top of Walna Scar Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

10

16.8 km

Walna Scar Descent

Highlight • Trail

Great rocky descent down towards Coniston. Stop for a beer at the Sun Inn on the way down 🍺

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B

20.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.81 km

6.42 km

3.63 km

2.34 km

1.44 km

201 m

Surfaces

7.51 km

6.91 km

4.39 km

1.47 km

561 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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