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Coniston Shore Bridleway – Coniston Water loop from Coniston

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Coniston Shore Bridleway – Coniston Water loop from Coniston

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Coniston Shore Bridleway – Coniston Water loop from Coniston

01:28

22.6km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

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746 m

Coniston Water Lakeside Gravel Track

Highlight • Trail

Bluebird Café at ConistonWater

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2.30 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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3.32 km

Coniston Shore Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

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

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4.39 km

Campsite With Lake View in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.27 km

View of Coniston Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rising to just over 800 metres (2624 ft), the Old Man of Coniston lies in the Furness Fells, overlooking the village of Coniston and Coniston Water.

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12.0 km

Coniston Water

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Coniston Water is a lake in the Lake District region of North West England. The third largest by volume, after Windermere and Ullswater, it's the fifth-largest by area.

The views …

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15.6 km

Wooden pier on the eastern shore of Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

This is such a stunning route, which follows almost the whole eastern side of Coniston Water. It's a popular route during peak times, so be considerate of other users.

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19.4 km

Brantwood is a historic house, estate and arts centre overlooking Coniston Water. Once home to John Ruskin, England’s greatest art critic, thinker and social reformer, it now holds exhibitions, collections, …

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22.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

5.39 km

4.70 km

214 m

211 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

8.13 km

2.33 km

288 m

193 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Sunday 10 May

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Coniston Shore Bridleway – Coniston Water loop from Coniston

Coniston Water Lakeside Gravel Track

View of the Old Man of Coniston

Coniston Shore Bridleway

Campsite With Lake View in Lake District National Park

View of Coniston Water

Coniston Water

Wooden pier on the eastern shore of Coniston Water

Brantwood House and Gardens

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