Family walks near Coniston sponsored by Sprayway contains two walking routes around Coniston perfect for families.
Coniston Water – Torver Back Common
The western shore at the southern end of Coniston Water is overlooked by a little group of hills called Torver Back Common.
The slopes of the hills sweep right down to the lake where a mixture of fast running becks, old gnarled trees and secretive gravel beaches make the perfect backdrop for fun and adventure.
Blue Route (Long)
A 5km, 2-3 hour route starting at Sunny Bank jetty take sin narrow road, fell track, small rocky summits, lake side path, woodland and gravel beaches.
Green Route (Short)
a 2km, 1 -2 hour walk catches the launch from the Coniston Boating Centre to Sunny Bank jetty. Follow paths along the shore to an ideal picnic spot.
Before setting off on any of these walks please plot the route on an appropriate map: OS Landranger 96, OS Landranger 97, OS Explorer OL 6,
Sprayway Family Walks – A series of golakes walking routes perfect for families is sponsored by Sprayway.
Starting from classic destinations throughout the county there is a shorter route for little ones and a longer one for the more adventurous, so the whole family can get out and enjoy the best of the Adventure Capital.
Coniston, Buttermere, Patterdale, Borrowdale and Rydal areas are fetaured in this set.