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23 Dec - 30 Dec 2026
7 nights. Trip notes
Non-members
£1,609
ppMembers
£1,579
pp£1,679
pp£1,649
ppWe have improved our walking grade scale. Read more
■ Location: Lake District
■ Duration: 7 nights at an HF Country House
■ Board Type: Full Board
■ Travel Dates: Dec 2026, Dec 2027
■ Itineraries available: 2
■ Walking Grades: 5, 6 & 8 details
■ Carbon Footprint: 215kg CO2 details
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£1,429
ppMembers From
£1,399
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From September 2026, we have expanded our walking grade scale from 6 to 10 points. While the holidays themselves have not changed (the routes, daily distances and ascent levels remain the same), our newly expanded 1-10 scale offers greater distinction between holidays and clearer grade descriptions, so you can choose a holiday that best suits you.
Moderate walking grade 5
Some walking experience needed. Full day walks which may include some short but steep ascents and descents throughout the day, and varied terrain. Regular stops. Typically, 8-9 miles (13-15km) with around 1,300ft (400m) of ascent.
Moderate walking grade 6
Longer full day walks with more ascent and varied terrain. Good fitness and agility are needed. Typically, 9-10 miles (15-16km) with around 1,500ft (460m) of ascent.
Challenging walking grade 8
Challenging walks for fit, experienced walkers. Expect rugged or mountainous terrain, or some longer distances than typical for this grade. Typically, 12-13 miles (19-21km) with around 2,300ft (700m) of ascent.All our carefully-curated itineraries are designed by our experts. While we make every effort to adhere to the described itinerary, we may take alternative routes or adapt the running order for weather and/or operational reasons.
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[title] => Loughrigg Circular
[content] => Distance: 6 miles (9.5km)
Ascent: 1,100 feet (330m)
In summary: A delightful contouring circuit of Loughrigg Fell with extensive views of four lakes and the surrounding mountains. This walk finishes in the popular Lake District town of Ambleside.
Highlight: The immense Rydal caves, with their wonderful views over Rydal Water and Nab Scar beyond.
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[title] => Wansfell Pike and Troutbeck
[content] => Distance: 6.5 miles (10.5km)
Ascent: 2,050 feet (620m)
In summary: A circular walk from Ambleside, this walk starts with a steep ascent up the side of Wansfell Pike. From here it is generally downhill to Troutbeck and then back around the corner of the fell to Ambleside via Skelghyll woods and Jenkins Crag.
Highlight: The views on a clear day from the top of Wansfell Pike are stunning. Almost all of the ten miles of lake Windermere are visible to the south, and the ridges of Red Screes and Fairfield extend to the north, a real feeling of being amongst some of the big giants of the Lake District fells.
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[title] => Dove Crag and Scandale
[content] => Distance: 10 miles (16km)
Ascent: 2,750 feet (840m)
In summary: Starting in Ambleside, we head north, over Low Sweden Bridge and up onto a fine rising ridge, taking in Low Pike, then High Pike, en-route to the broad summit of Dove Crag. From there, we start our return, with an option to take in Little Hart Crag, en-route to Scandale Pass. Onwards, we head down the valley, near Scandale Beck and eventually back into Ambleside town.
Highlight: The chance to ‘bag’ four Wainwrights and enjoy great skyline panoramas on a clear day.
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Highlight: The immense Rydal caves, with their wonderful views over Rydal Water and Nab Scar beyond.
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Ascent: 2,050 feet (620m)
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Highlight: The views on a clear day from the top of Wansfell Pike are stunning. Almost all of the ten miles of lake Windermere are visible to the south, and the ridges of Red Screes and Fairfield extend to the north, a real feeling of being amongst some of the big giants of the Lake District fells.
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Ascent: 2,750 feet (840m)
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Highlight: The chance to ‘bag’ four Wainwrights and enjoy great skyline panoramas on a clear day.
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Distance: 6 miles (9.5km)
Ascent: 1,100 feet (330m)
In summary: A delightful contouring circuit of Loughrigg Fell with extensive views of four lakes and the surrounding mountains. This walk finishes in the popular Lake District town of Ambleside.
Highlight: The immense Rydal caves, with their wonderful views over Rydal Water and Nab Scar beyond.
Distance: 6.5 miles (10.5km)
Ascent: 2,050 feet (620m)
In summary: A circular walk from Ambleside, this walk starts with a steep ascent up the side of Wansfell Pike. From here it is generally downhill to Troutbeck and then back around the corner of the fell to Ambleside via Skelghyll woods and Jenkins Crag.
Highlight: The views on a clear day from the top of Wansfell Pike are stunning. Almost all of the ten miles of lake Windermere are visible to the south, and the ridges of Red Screes and Fairfield extend to the north, a real feeling of being amongst some of the big giants of the Lake District fells.
Distance: 10 miles (16km)
Ascent: 2,750 feet (840m)
In summary: Starting in Ambleside, we head north, over Low Sweden Bridge and up onto a fine rising ridge, taking in Low Pike, then High Pike, en-route to the broad summit of Dove Crag. From there, we start our return, with an option to take in Little Hart Crag, en-route to Scandale Pass. Onwards, we head down the valley, near Scandale Beck and eventually back into Ambleside town.
Highlight: The chance to ‘bag’ four Wainwrights and enjoy great skyline panoramas on a clear day.
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[title] => Tarn Hows and Yew Tree Farm
[content] => Distance: 6.5 miles (10km)
Total ascent: 800 feet (260m)
In summary: Explore the charming countryside surrounding Monk Coniston and visit the picturesque Tarn Hows, a famous beauty spot.
Highlight: The picturesque views around Tarn Hows look like they are straight out of the pages of a Victorian tourist guide.
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[title] => Black Crag and Tarn Hows
[content] => Distance: 8.5 miles (14km)
Ascent: 1,750 feet (540m)
In summary: Walking from the House, we cross woods and fields up to Iron Keld Plantation. We then traverse an open fell to Black Crag summit which commands a great viewpoint. Continuing on via Hollin Bank, we join the Cumbria Way, returning to Monk Coniston via the picturesque Tarn Hows.
Highlight: The summit of Black Crag is one of the best panoramic viewpoints in the Southern Lake District.
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[title] => Coniston Old Man
[content] => Distance: 10 miles (16km)
Ascent: 2,800 feet (860m)
In summary: Head up to Coniston Old Man via the Coppermines Valley and the old slate miners track. From the summit descent via Goats Water to view the magnificent eastern crags of Dow Crag.
Highlight: The view from the top of Coniston Old Man.
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Highlight: The picturesque views around Tarn Hows look like they are straight out of the pages of a Victorian tourist guide.
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Highlight: The summit of Black Crag is one of the best panoramic viewpoints in the Southern Lake District.
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Ascent: 2,800 feet (860m)
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Highlight: The view from the top of Coniston Old Man.
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Distance: 6.5 miles (10km)
Total ascent: 800 feet (260m)
In summary: Explore the charming countryside surrounding Monk Coniston and visit the picturesque Tarn Hows, a famous beauty spot.
Highlight: The picturesque views around Tarn Hows look like they are straight out of the pages of a Victorian tourist guide.
Distance: 8.5 miles (14km)
Ascent: 1,750 feet (540m)
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Highlight: The summit of Black Crag is one of the best panoramic viewpoints in the Southern Lake District.
Distance: 10 miles (16km)
Ascent: 2,800 feet (860m)
In summary: Head up to Coniston Old Man via the Coppermines Valley and the old slate miners track. From the summit descent via Goats Water to view the magnificent eastern crags of Dow Crag.
Highlight: The view from the top of Coniston Old Man.
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[content] => Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 1,250 ft (380m)
In summary: Walk in the historic Coppermines valley and the lower slopes of Coniston Old Man.
Highlight: The history of mining in the area and feeling of being in among the fells.
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[title] => Coppermines Valley and Levers Water
[content] => Distance: 8.5 miles (13.5km)
Ascent: 1,700 feet (520m)
In summary: We walk from the house into the historic Coppermines Valley. We make our way to the shores of Levers Water passing remains of a once vibrant mining industry.
Highlight: The long and fascinating history of mining and admiring the surrounding mountains from Levers Water.
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[title] => Coppermines Valley and Wetherlam
[content] => Distance: 9½ miles (15km)
Ascent: 2,700 feet (825m)
In summary: Walking from the House, we head into the Coppermines Valley, ascending via old mine shafts and wheel pits, en-route to the col at Swirl Hawse. From there, we head up to the summit of impressive local peak Wetherlam. Our descent takes us south to Hole Rake and over the Miners Bridge, on down to Coniston village. We then take the footpath back to the House.
Highlight: A walk full of mining history, with a great summit and hopefully the chance for a drink in the Sun Inn in Coniston village near the end.
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Highlight: The history of mining in the area and feeling of being in among the fells.
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Ascent: 1,700 feet (520m)
In summary: We walk from the house into the historic Coppermines Valley. We make our way to the shores of Levers Water passing remains of a once vibrant mining industry.
Highlight: The long and fascinating history of mining and admiring the surrounding mountains from Levers Water.
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Ascent: 2,700 feet (825m)
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Highlight: A walk full of mining history, with a great summit and hopefully the chance for a drink in the Sun Inn in Coniston village near the end.
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Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 1,250 ft (380m)
In summary: Walk in the historic Coppermines valley and the lower slopes of Coniston Old Man.
Highlight: The history of mining in the area and feeling of being in among the fells.
Distance: 8.5 miles (13.5km)
Ascent: 1,700 feet (520m)
In summary: We walk from the house into the historic Coppermines Valley. We make our way to the shores of Levers Water passing remains of a once vibrant mining industry.
Highlight: The long and fascinating history of mining and admiring the surrounding mountains from Levers Water.
Distance: 9½ miles (15km)
Ascent: 2,700 feet (825m)
In summary: Walking from the House, we head into the Coppermines Valley, ascending via old mine shafts and wheel pits, en-route to the col at Swirl Hawse. From there, we head up to the summit of impressive local peak Wetherlam. Our descent takes us south to Hole Rake and over the Miners Bridge, on down to Coniston village. We then take the footpath back to the House.
Highlight: A walk full of mining history, with a great summit and hopefully the chance for a drink in the Sun Inn in Coniston village near the end.
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[title] => Free Day - Southern Lake District
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[description] => Discover more about Monk Coniston and the local area for ideas on how to make the most of your free day.
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[title] => Hawkshead
[content] => Distance: 7.5 miles (12km)
Ascent: 1,250 feet (380m)
In summary: A figure of 8 walk visiting the iconic beauty spot Tarn Hows, then across fields and open fell to the pretty village of Hawkshead.
Highlight: Hawkshead with its myriad of narrow alleyways. The countryside that inspired Beatrix Potter.
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[title] => Coniston to Hawkshead via Grizedale
[content] => Distance: 8 miles (13km)
Ascent: 1,500 feet (460m)
In summary: Walk to Hawkshead village via Grizedale Forest and return over fields and open fell to Tarn Hows.
Highlight: Hawkshead with its myriad of narrow alleyways and connections with Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth.
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[title] => Hodge Close, Black Crag and Tarn Hows
[content] => Distance: 8.5 miles (13.5km)
Ascent: 1,950 feet (600m)
In summary: We start with elevated views along Conistonwater, then descend to Yew Tree Farm. Ascending again we cross Uskdale Gap on the craggy Holme Fell, then descend again to view Hodge Close Quarry. We reach the widely panoramic summit of Black Crag. Finally a gentle descent takes us past picturesque Tarn Hows on our return to the house.
Highlight: A walk full of interest including Yew Tree Farm where the Beatrix Potter movie was filmed and the vast hole of Hodge Close Quarry.
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Highlight: Hawkshead with its myriad of narrow alleyways. The countryside that inspired Beatrix Potter.
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[content] => Distance: 8 miles (13km)
Ascent: 1,500 feet (460m)
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Highlight: Hawkshead with its myriad of narrow alleyways and connections with Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth.
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[title] => Hodge Close, Black Crag and Tarn Hows
[content] => Distance: 8.5 miles (13.5km)
Ascent: 1,950 feet (600m)
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Highlight: A walk full of interest including Yew Tree Farm where the Beatrix Potter movie was filmed and the vast hole of Hodge Close Quarry.
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Distance: 7.5 miles (12km)
Ascent: 1,250 feet (380m)
In summary: A figure of 8 walk visiting the iconic beauty spot Tarn Hows, then across fields and open fell to the pretty village of Hawkshead.
Highlight: Hawkshead with its myriad of narrow alleyways. The countryside that inspired Beatrix Potter.
Distance: 8 miles (13km)
Ascent: 1,500 feet (460m)
In summary: Walk to Hawkshead village via Grizedale Forest and return over fields and open fell to Tarn Hows.
Highlight: Hawkshead with its myriad of narrow alleyways and connections with Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth.
Distance: 8.5 miles (13.5km)
Ascent: 1,950 feet (600m)
In summary: We start with elevated views along Conistonwater, then descend to Yew Tree Farm. Ascending again we cross Uskdale Gap on the craggy Holme Fell, then descend again to view Hodge Close Quarry. We reach the widely panoramic summit of Black Crag. Finally a gentle descent takes us past picturesque Tarn Hows on our return to the house.
Highlight: A walk full of interest including Yew Tree Farm where the Beatrix Potter movie was filmed and the vast hole of Hodge Close Quarry.
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[title] => Langdale Waterfalls
[content] => Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 700 feet (220m)
In summary: Follow the Langdale Valley past Elterwater village, to the new Dungeon Ghyll Hotel through increasingly grand scenery.
Highlight: Spectacular waterfalls of Colwith Force and Skelwith Force.
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[title] => The Langdale Valleys
[content] => Distance: 7.5miles (12km)
Ascent: 1,250 feet (375m)
In summary: Walk along the peaceful valley of Little Langdale with its waterfalls and iconic Slaters Bridge. We pass Blea Tarn, then descend into the larger neighbouring valley of Great Langdale.
Highlight: Beautiful Blea Tarn, with its impressive views of some of the Lake District's most famous peaks.
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[title] => Lingmoor Fell
[content] => Distance: 8.5 miles (14km)
Total ascent: 1,950 feet (600m)
In summary: Ascend to the great viewpoints of Side Pike and Lingmoor on the Langdale skyline. We descend to Elterwater Village to join the Cumbria Way along the base of this immense glacial valley.
Highlight: The classic view of the Langdale Pikes from the summit of Lingmoor Fell.
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Ascent: 700 feet (220m)
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Highlight: Spectacular waterfalls of Colwith Force and Skelwith Force.
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Highlight: Beautiful Blea Tarn, with its impressive views of some of the Lake District's most famous peaks.
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Total ascent: 1,950 feet (600m)
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Highlight: The classic view of the Langdale Pikes from the summit of Lingmoor Fell.
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Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 700 feet (220m)
In summary: Follow the Langdale Valley past Elterwater village, to the new Dungeon Ghyll Hotel through increasingly grand scenery.
Highlight: Spectacular waterfalls of Colwith Force and Skelwith Force.
Distance: 7.5miles (12km)
Ascent: 1,250 feet (375m)
In summary: Walk along the peaceful valley of Little Langdale with its waterfalls and iconic Slaters Bridge. We pass Blea Tarn, then descend into the larger neighbouring valley of Great Langdale.
Highlight: Beautiful Blea Tarn, with its impressive views of some of the Lake District's most famous peaks.
Distance: 8.5 miles (14km)
Total ascent: 1,950 feet (600m)
In summary: Ascend to the great viewpoints of Side Pike and Lingmoor on the Langdale skyline. We descend to Elterwater Village to join the Cumbria Way along the base of this immense glacial valley.
Highlight: The classic view of the Langdale Pikes from the summit of Lingmoor Fell.
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Ascent: 1,250 feet (380m)
In summary: A figure of 8 walk visiting the iconic beauty spot Tarn Hows, then across fields and open fell to the pretty village of Hawkshead.
Highlight: Hawkshead with its myriad of narrow alleyways. The countryside that inspired Beatrix Potter.
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[content] => Distance: 8 miles (13km)
Ascent: 1,500 feet (460m)
In summary: Walk to Hawkshead village via Grizedale Forest and return over fields and open fell to Tarn Hows.
Highlight: Hawkshead with its myriad of narrow alleyways and connections with Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth.
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Ascent: 1,950 feet (600m)
In summary: We start with elevated views along Conistonwater, then descend to Yew Tree Farm. Ascending again we cross Uskdale Gap on the craggy Holme Fell, then descend again to view Hodge Close Quarry. We reach the widely panoramic summit of Black Crag. Finally a gentle descent takes us past picturesque Tarn Hows on our return to the house.
Highlight: A walk full of interest including Yew Tree Farm where the Beatrix Potter movie was filmed and the vast hole of Hodge Close Quarry.
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Highlight: Hawkshead with its myriad of narrow alleyways. The countryside that inspired Beatrix Potter.
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[content] => Distance: 8 miles (13km)
Ascent: 1,500 feet (460m)
In summary: Walk to Hawkshead village via Grizedale Forest and return over fields and open fell to Tarn Hows.
Highlight: Hawkshead with its myriad of narrow alleyways and connections with Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth.
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[content] => Distance: 8.5 miles (13.5km)
Ascent: 1,950 feet (600m)
In summary: We start with elevated views along Conistonwater, then descend to Yew Tree Farm. Ascending again we cross Uskdale Gap on the craggy Holme Fell, then descend again to view Hodge Close Quarry. We reach the widely panoramic summit of Black Crag. Finally a gentle descent takes us past picturesque Tarn Hows on our return to the house.
Highlight: A walk full of interest including Yew Tree Farm where the Beatrix Potter movie was filmed and the vast hole of Hodge Close Quarry.
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Distance: 7.5 miles (12km)
Ascent: 1,250 feet (380m)
In summary: A figure of 8 walk visiting the iconic beauty spot Tarn Hows, then across fields and open fell to the pretty village of Hawkshead.
Highlight: Hawkshead with its myriad of narrow alleyways. The countryside that inspired Beatrix Potter.
Distance: 8 miles (13km)
Ascent: 1,500 feet (460m)
In summary: Walk to Hawkshead village via Grizedale Forest and return over fields and open fell to Tarn Hows.
Highlight: Hawkshead with its myriad of narrow alleyways and connections with Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth.
Distance: 8.5 miles (13.5km)
Ascent: 1,950 feet (600m)
In summary: We start with elevated views along Conistonwater, then descend to Yew Tree Farm. Ascending again we cross Uskdale Gap on the craggy Holme Fell, then descend again to view Hodge Close Quarry. We reach the widely panoramic summit of Black Crag. Finally a gentle descent takes us past picturesque Tarn Hows on our return to the house.
Highlight: A walk full of interest including Yew Tree Farm where the Beatrix Potter movie was filmed and the vast hole of Hodge Close Quarry.
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[content] => Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 700 feet (220m)
In summary: Follow the Langdale Valley past Elterwater village, to the new Dungeon Ghyll Hotel through increasingly grand scenery.
Highlight: Spectacular waterfalls of Colwith Force and Skelwith Force.
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Ascent: 1,250 feet (375m)
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Highlight: Beautiful Blea Tarn, with its impressive views of some of the Lake District's most famous peaks.
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Total ascent: 1,950 feet (600m)
In summary: Ascend to the great viewpoints of Side Pike and Lingmoor on the Langdale skyline. We descend to Elterwater Village to join the Cumbria Way along the base of this immense glacial valley.
Highlight: The classic view of the Langdale Pikes from the summit of Lingmoor Fell.
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Highlight: Spectacular waterfalls of Colwith Force and Skelwith Force.
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Ascent: 1,250 feet (375m)
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Highlight: Beautiful Blea Tarn, with its impressive views of some of the Lake District's most famous peaks.
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Total ascent: 1,950 feet (600m)
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Highlight: The classic view of the Langdale Pikes from the summit of Lingmoor Fell.
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Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 700 feet (220m)
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Highlight: Spectacular waterfalls of Colwith Force and Skelwith Force.
Distance: 7.5miles (12km)
Ascent: 1,250 feet (375m)
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Highlight: Beautiful Blea Tarn, with its impressive views of some of the Lake District's most famous peaks.
Distance: 8.5 miles (14km)
Total ascent: 1,950 feet (600m)
In summary: Ascend to the great viewpoints of Side Pike and Lingmoor on the Langdale skyline. We descend to Elterwater Village to join the Cumbria Way along the base of this immense glacial valley.
Highlight: The classic view of the Langdale Pikes from the summit of Lingmoor Fell.
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[content] => Distance: 7½ miles (12km)
Ascent: 800 feet (240m)
In summary: Join the Cumbria Way to Coniston village, then walk the old Coniston to Broughton railway line. Descend through woods and fields to Coniston Water and walk back to the house along the lake shore.
Highlight: The Cumbria Way stretch through meadow and fields with ‘the White Lady’ (a waterfall so called by locals), tumbling down the Yewdale Fells to your right. Beauty as nature intended.
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[title] => Torver and Coniston Water
[content] => Distance: 10 miles (16.5km)
Ascent: 1,750 feet (540m)
In summary: Head for Coppermines Valley and walk the lower slopes of Coniston Old Man to reach the old trading route known as Walna Scar. Head on towards Torver then drop down to Coniston Water and walk the shoreline back to the house.
Highlight: Hear the water lapping on the shore as you gaze over the water to the mountains beyond.
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[title] => Levers Water and Coniston Old Man
[content] => Distance: 9½ miles (15km)
Ascent: 2,9500 feet (900m)
In summary: Heading from the House through Guards Wood, we pass the two Youth Hostels, as we ascend through old copper ore processing sites in the Coppermines Valley. On via Grey Crag, past the giant Pudding Stone, into Boulder Valley, to reach Levers Water. From there, it becomes a steep ascent on the path up Gill Cove, to Levers Hawse. It is then a pleasant ridge walk south to the summit of Coniston Old Man. Our route back follows the popular path, descending via Crowberry Haws and eventually down into Coniston village, to make our way back home.
Highlight: A less frequented ascent of Coniston Old Man, full of interest.
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Ascent: 800 feet (240m)
In summary: Join the Cumbria Way to Coniston village, then walk the old Coniston to Broughton railway line. Descend through woods and fields to Coniston Water and walk back to the house along the lake shore.
Highlight: The Cumbria Way stretch through meadow and fields with ‘the White Lady’ (a waterfall so called by locals), tumbling down the Yewdale Fells to your right. Beauty as nature intended.
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Ascent: 1,750 feet (540m)
In summary: Head for Coppermines Valley and walk the lower slopes of Coniston Old Man to reach the old trading route known as Walna Scar. Head on towards Torver then drop down to Coniston Water and walk the shoreline back to the house.
Highlight: Hear the water lapping on the shore as you gaze over the water to the mountains beyond.
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Ascent: 2,9500 feet (900m)
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Highlight: A less frequented ascent of Coniston Old Man, full of interest.
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Distance: 7½ miles (12km)
Ascent: 800 feet (240m)
In summary: Join the Cumbria Way to Coniston village, then walk the old Coniston to Broughton railway line. Descend through woods and fields to Coniston Water and walk back to the house along the lake shore.
Highlight: The Cumbria Way stretch through meadow and fields with ‘the White Lady’ (a waterfall so called by locals), tumbling down the Yewdale Fells to your right. Beauty as nature intended.
Distance: 10 miles (16.5km)
Ascent: 1,750 feet (540m)
In summary: Head for Coppermines Valley and walk the lower slopes of Coniston Old Man to reach the old trading route known as Walna Scar. Head on towards Torver then drop down to Coniston Water and walk the shoreline back to the house.
Highlight: Hear the water lapping on the shore as you gaze over the water to the mountains beyond.
Distance: 9½ miles (15km)
Ascent: 2,9500 feet (900m)
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Highlight: A less frequented ascent of Coniston Old Man, full of interest.
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Ascent: 1,050 feet (320m)
In summary: Walk in the footsteps of Beatrix Potter through the woods from Monk Coniston to the stunningly beautiful lake of Tarn Hows, returning via Yew Tree Farm and Coniston Village; a great walk right on the doorstep.
Highlight: Yew Tree Farm was donated to the National Trust by Beatrix Potter and used for the film Miss Potter.
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Ascent: 1,775 feet (540m)
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Highlight: A broad loop taking in the village, impressive mountain scenery, a gorge, waterfalls and ‘must-see’ local sights of Yew Tree Farm and Tarn Hows.
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Ascent: 2650 feet (800m)
In summary: A grand day out in the mountains, reaching the top of Wetherlam after a mild but exciting scramble up Wetherlam Edge.
Highlight: The sense of achievement on reaching the top having scrambled up ‘The Edge’.
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Ascent: 1,050 feet (320m)
In summary: Walk in the footsteps of Beatrix Potter through the woods from Monk Coniston to the stunningly beautiful lake of Tarn Hows, returning via Yew Tree Farm and Coniston Village; a great walk right on the doorstep.
Highlight: Yew Tree Farm was donated to the National Trust by Beatrix Potter and used for the film Miss Potter.
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Ascent: 1,775 feet (540m)
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Highlight: A broad loop taking in the village, impressive mountain scenery, a gorge, waterfalls and ‘must-see’ local sights of Yew Tree Farm and Tarn Hows.
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Ascent: 2650 feet (800m)
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Highlight: The sense of achievement on reaching the top having scrambled up ‘The Edge’.
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Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 1,050 feet (320m)
In summary: Walk in the footsteps of Beatrix Potter through the woods from Monk Coniston to the stunningly beautiful lake of Tarn Hows, returning via Yew Tree Farm and Coniston Village; a great walk right on the doorstep.
Highlight: Yew Tree Farm was donated to the National Trust by Beatrix Potter and used for the film Miss Potter.
Distance: 8 miles (13km)
Ascent: 1,775 feet (540m)
In summary: We head out of the House, up through Hill Fell Plantation, to reach the picturesque Tarn Hows. From above the tarn, we then take a quiet path down to view the iconic Yew Tree Farm. Onto a bridleway and a short section of road, before we cut up across the hillside, over a couple of short rocky sections, on to the deep chasm of Tilberthwaite Gill. We ascend above the gill to near the top, where we turn into the hanging valley of Hole Rake on the flank of Wetherlam. This eventually brings us down into the Coppermines Valley, on down through the village and back to the House.
Highlight: A broad loop taking in the village, impressive mountain scenery, a gorge, waterfalls and ‘must-see’ local sights of Yew Tree Farm and Tarn Hows.
Distance: 8.5 miles (13.5km)
Ascent: 2650 feet (800m)
In summary: A grand day out in the mountains, reaching the top of Wetherlam after a mild but exciting scramble up Wetherlam Edge.
Highlight: The sense of achievement on reaching the top having scrambled up ‘The Edge’.
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Ascent: 950 feet (300m)
In summary: Starting from the village of Grasmere we’ll walk to Easedale Tarn, an impressive glacial lake.
Highlight: There's time to explore Grasmere, famous as the home of poet William Wordsworth. Don't forget to seek out the poet's grave in the village churchyard, or sample the famous (and very tasty) Grasmere Gingerbread.
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Ascent: 1,050 feet (330m)
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Highlight: Grasmere with its connections to William Wordsworth, don't forget to seek out his grave in the village churchyard.
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Ascent: 2,000 feet (620m)
In summary: An opportunity to climb Helm Crag, one of the most distinctive Lakeland Fells with the ‘Lion and the Lamb’ rock formations on the summit. We’ll follow the ridge to Gibson Knott and Calf Crag before descending via Far Easedale.
Highlight: It's a steep climb to the top of Helm Crag, but you'll be rewarded with great views over Grasmere.
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Ascent: 950 feet (300m)
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Highlight: There's time to explore Grasmere, famous as the home of poet William Wordsworth. Don't forget to seek out the poet's grave in the village churchyard, or sample the famous (and very tasty) Grasmere Gingerbread.
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Ascent: 1,050 feet (330m)
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Ascent: 2,000 feet (620m)
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Highlight: It's a steep climb to the top of Helm Crag, but you'll be rewarded with great views over Grasmere.
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Ascent: 950 feet (300m)
In summary: Starting from the village of Grasmere we’ll walk to Easedale Tarn, an impressive glacial lake.
Highlight: There's time to explore Grasmere, famous as the home of poet William Wordsworth. Don't forget to seek out the poet's grave in the village churchyard, or sample the famous (and very tasty) Grasmere Gingerbread.
Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 1,050 feet (330m)
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Highlight: Grasmere with its connections to William Wordsworth, don't forget to seek out his grave in the village churchyard.
Distance: 8.5 miles (13.5km)
Ascent: 2,000 feet (620m)
In summary: An opportunity to climb Helm Crag, one of the most distinctive Lakeland Fells with the ‘Lion and the Lamb’ rock formations on the summit. We’ll follow the ridge to Gibson Knott and Calf Crag before descending via Far Easedale.
Highlight: It's a steep climb to the top of Helm Crag, but you'll be rewarded with great views over Grasmere.
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Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home.
A warm welcome
We want you to feel comfortable from the moment you arrive. You’ll find a welcome pack in your room with guest registration forms, menus, order forms for dinners and picnic lunches, the Wi-Fi password, and the front door code. Our houses are locked at night, so we recommend noting the Duty Manager’s number on arrival in case of an emergency (or getting locked out).
Evening entertainment
While evening entertainment varies from house to house, HF Holidays Inter-House Quiz night held after dinner on Wednesdays is a weekly staple. Your HF Holidays leader may be around for tips on guided and self-guided waking routes as well as visit-worthy local attractions.
Walks talks
Our HF Holidays walk leaders host guided walking information briefings before dinner on guided walking holiday arrival days. This is followed by a group Walks Talk for information on the following day’s guided walks (held before dinner every evening). Self-guided walking guests are, of course, welcome.
The walking day
Prior to setting off on guided walks, your HF Holidays Leader will run you through a short safety briefing. There’s also an up-to-date weather forecast on display at the house to ensure you have appropriate clothing and footwear. If you choose to do your own walks or are on a self-guided walking holiday, we ask that you please complete an Independent Walker Card each day. These can be found near the Discovery Point in the house.
You are welcome to check in from 4pm at the earliest. HF Members can check in earlier, from 2pm. On arrival, you’ll enjoy a complimentary cream tea and get to meet your fellow guests, our HF Holidays Leaders, and the rest of the friendly team. Check out 10am.
| • 30 well-appointed guest rooms • Exclusive occupancy: 40 guests minimum • Check in from 4:00pm • For members check in from 2:00pm • Free Wi-Fi • Free on-site parking • Boot room and drying room • Travel cot • Discovery Point offering a wide range of local area maps, route guides, and information for self-guided walks • Books and games to borrow • Licensed bar • Lounge • Garden with putting green and croquet lawn • Activity barn • Electric vehicle charging point - Please note, you will need to bring your own cables to use this EV charging point | |
Seasonal dining, tailored for you
Our team of skilled chefs design our dinner menus to showcase the best of each season, from warming winter comfort food to vibrant summer dishes, including vegetarian, vegan and high-protein options. We also source fruit and vegetables within a 40-mile radius of each house, open every break with a Chef’s Special menu inspired by dishes and flavours of the local area, and are able to adapt dishes to suit special dietary requirements.
Welcome Cream Tea
What better way to start your stay than with a cream tea, served fresh on arrival to make you feel instantly at home. A quintessentially English tradition, our scones are baked in-house and served with preserves and clotted cream, providing the perfect opportunity to meet fellow walkers.
A hearty breakfast to start the day
Start the day with a freshly-prepared cooked breakfast and a wide choice from our continental buffet, including hot drinks, juices and fresh fruit. Our team offer a quick and friendly service, leaving you fuelled and ready for your day’s adventures.
Our famous picnic lunch
Our personalised picnic lunches are perfect for a day out walking, ready to enjoy when hunger strikes. Choose from a large selection of fresh sandwiches and salads, freshly baked cakes and snacks, including the ever-popular Freddos chocolate bar! Everything is designed to fit neatly into your rucksack, and all of the packaging we provide is recyclable or compostable.
3-course evening meals
Our à la carte evening menus feature a wide choice of starters, mains, and desserts, made with seasonal ingredients and, wherever possible, herbs and vegetables from our own gardens. Shared around sociable tables, dinners are relaxed occasions, with drinks available to order at the table or from the bar, and a traditional Sunday roast to round off the week.
Designed with your comfort in mind, Monk Coniston has 30 well-appointed guest rooms available in three categories: Classic, Premium, and Superior.
Classic Rooms are comfortable en-suite guest rooms, ideal for a peaceful night's sleep. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, and shower gel), and a TV.
Premium Rooms are more spacious en-suite guest rooms*. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers.
Superior Rooms are even more spacious en-suite guest rooms offering upgraded views of the surroundings*. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers.
We love: The rooms with a garden or lake view. We also love Room 9 on the first floor for its original features and beautiful views across the gardens and fields that slope down to the shores of Coniston Water.
The Choose Your Room service is available at our UK country houses, allowing you the option of choosing and confirming a specific room for an extra charge of £30 per room. This is subject to availability. Upgrade supplements apply.
Room supplements
| Superior | Premium single | Premium double/twin | Choose your room |
| £25 pppn | £20 pppn | £20 pppn | £30 per room |
*Views and layout reflect each properties unique character and location
For accessibility and assistance information, please contact our expert team on 020 3974 8865 or view the accessibility information online for Monk Coniston
Monk Coniston
Coniston
Cumbria LA21 8AQ
Tel: +44 (0)1539 441566
The West Coast mainline runs to the east of the Lake District, connecting Oxenholme (which is near Kendal), Penrith and Carlisle with London and Glasgow. A direct train runs from Manchester to Windermere. Local trains from Oxenholme call at Kendal, Staveley and Windermere.
The nearest station to Monk Coniston is Windermere. From Windermere you can take a taxi or bus to Monk Coniston (see below).
Check National Rail for journey times and routes.
The journey from Windermere train station to Monk Coniston is 10 miles.
From Oxenholme, it’s double that at 23 miles.
For pricing, please contact Ace Taxi directly.
Ace Taxi
You can pre-book a taxi from our recommended company, Ace Taxi*. We recommend booking your taxi at least seven days in advance by contacting:
Tel: +44 (0)1539 445445
Email: acetaxiwindermere@gmail.com
A return journey can be arranged on your behalf by the HF Holidays House Manager at Monk Coniston.
*Ace Taxi is not owned or managed by HF Holidays.
From Windermere station catch the 555 or 599 to Ambleside Kelsick Road. Change here onto the 505 to Monk Coniston. The stop is right outside our country house.
Check Stagecoach for bus times.
National Express also run coaches to Lancaster, Penrith and Carlisle where you can catch an onward bus connection into the Lake District.
Car parking is available at Monk Coniston.
Leave the M6 motorway at junction 36. Follow the A590 to Greenodd Roundabout, take the second exit and follow the A5092 before turning right onto the A5084 signposted to Torver. At the T junction turn right onto the A593 and follow into Coniston village. Turn right onto the B5286 and follow for 1.5 miles. The entrance to Monk Coniston will be on your right.
The nearest airport is Manchester International Airport.
There are direct trains every hour to Oxenholme with the journey time around 90 minutes. From here you can change to Windermere or get a taxi (we recommend pre-booking one).
National Rail have up-to-date information on times and routes.
Flying to London Heathrow airport is another option, but it’ll take you at least four hours to reach Oxenholme. Take the train to London Paddington station, then the London Underground to London Euston where you can connect to the main line train to Oxenholme. The journey from here is 2.5 hours.
The UK has a famously unpredictable climate so it's best to be prepared for weather that’s sunny one minute and raining the next. To make it easier, here’s a list of items you should consider packing.
Essentials
For holidays operating October through to the end of March, please also bring the following on your walks:
Recommended
Walks may be changed for safety reasons and are subject to a maximum and minimum number of guests.
Leaders always consider the safety of the group as a whole, and may need to alter or curtail the walk if the conditions dictate. Your leader may refuse to accept a guest where clothing, equipment or behaviour is unsuitable. In the event of a problem all leaders carry a mobile phone, first aid kit, group shelter, spare maps and a compass.
Please note: If you choose to leave the group your leader is no longer responsible for you.
If you have a particular health condition or disability please put this on your guest registration form. This information will be confidential to your leaders and the house manager, but leaders do need to take account of any issues when planning walks. Please carry a copy of these trip notes with you, or note down the contact phone number for your accommodation (details in the travel section) should you need them in case of emergency.
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