Head of Coniston Lake – Bluebird Café loop from Coniston

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Head of Coniston Lake – Bluebird Café loop from Coniston

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Head of Coniston Lake – Bluebird Café loop from Coniston

00:58

3.83km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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104 m

Bench With View of Coniston Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

a fantastic place to enjoy the view after a hike

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105 m

Head of Coniston Lake

Highlight • Rest Area

Car park at the head of the lake. Great to swim, chill. Public toilets

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1.68 km

View of Coniston Water

Highlight • Lake

Great place for a picnic or a stop at the lake café.

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1.81 km

Coniston Water Lakeside Gravel Track

Highlight • Trail

Bluebird Café at ConistonWater

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1.92 km

Bluebird Café

Highlight • Lake

Lovely cafe with bike hire, boat hire and a car park. Links up to the bridleways.

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1.94 km

Donald Campbell Memorial Plaque

Highlight • Monument

Very thoughtful plaque to remember Campbell's great record

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2.81 km

The Coniston Inn

Highlight • Pub

King of post-hike BEER

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3.29 km

View of Coniston Water from Kirby Quay

Highlight • Viewpoint

The beginning of Coniston Water can be seen here. There are car parks, toilets, pubs and some small shops close to this area

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3.83 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.08 km

609 m

129 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.50 km

476 m

421 m

209 m

178 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

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Head of Coniston Lake – Bluebird Café loop from Coniston

Bench With View of Coniston Water

Head of Coniston Lake

View of Coniston Water

Coniston Water Lakeside Gravel Track

Bluebird Café

Donald Campbell Memorial Plaque

The Coniston Inn

View of Coniston Water from Kirby Quay

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