Southern Lake District
Beatrix Potter. Forest walks. Great views.
Wordsworth. A cruise on a lake. Reaching the
summit of The Old Man of Coniston. Ancient
tracks through old mineworkings. There’s no better
way to explore Lakeland than on foot.
Coniston Water in the southern part of the Lake District
lies in an area of typically beautiful and spectacular scenery.
A walkers' paradise, the Lake District offers so much
to seasoned walkers or newcomers alike. Our range of guided
walking holidays really does open up the tops and views to all.
To the east rises the woodland of Grizedale Forest,
while to the west craggy peaks rear up dramatically amid some
of the Lakeland's classic fell walking terrain. There are
some highly rewarding smaller summits, and from Monk Coniston
a woodland track leads up to Tarn Hows, a tranquil
tree-fringed lake.
- Outstanding Lake District scenery
- Stay in a historic National Trust property
- Walks for everyone in the region's beautiful valleys of high fells
Detailed information
| Classic Walking programme details |
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A typical Classic Walking day…
… will offer you a choice of 2 or 3 guided walks, each
of varying length and ascent. If you are new to walking, start
at the easiest level, where the pace is the gentlest. We have
plenty of stops to enjoy the views and to rest. As your holiday
progresses you may feel confident to try a more challenging
level, or stick to the same level - it's entirely your choice.
More information on the type of footpaths
you're likely to find in the Lake District.
On holidays before Easter or from 24 October, your daily choice of walks
will generally comprise two walks chosen to suit guest numbers and the cooler weather.
Itinerary One
The following walks will be offered for holidays commencing on these dates:
27 March; 4, 8, 22 May; 15, 29 June; 3, 13, 17 July; 3, 7, 24, 28 August; 7, 11, 21, 25 September; 5, 16, 26 October 2009.
| Arrival day |
Easier Walk: Tarn Hows and Yew
Tree Tarn
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6¼ |
825 feet |
| Medium Walk:
Black Crag and Holme Fell |
8½ |
1600 feet |
| Harder Walk: Low Tilberthwaite
and Wetherlam |
9¾ |
2450 feet |
Easier Walk: Loughrigg
Round
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7¼ |
950 feet |
Medium Walk: Red Screes and
Scandale
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9 |
2450 feet |
| Harder Walk: Red Screes and Dove
Crag |
11 |
3350 feet |
| Easier Walk: The Langdale Valleys |
8¼ |
1000 feet |
Medium Walk: Crinkle Grags
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7¾ |
2250 feet |
| Harder Walk: Bow Fell and Esk Pike |
9 |
3200 feet |
| There are no organised walks today to allow you time to explore the area independently or just relax in Monk Coniston and grounds. |
Easier Walk: Easedale and Grasmere Round
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8¼ |
975 feet |
Medium Walk: Helm Crag and Calf Crag
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8 |
1850 feet |
| Harder Walk: Sergeant Man and High Raise |
11 |
2825 feet |
| Easier Walk: Blawith Fells and
Coniston Water |
9 |
825 feet |
Medium Walk: Coniston Old Man
and Low Water
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8¾ |
2400 feet |
| Harder Walk: The Coniston Horseshoe |
12 |
3800 feet |
| Departure day |
Itinerary Two
The following walks will be offered for holidays commencing on these dates:
10, 14 April; 11, 15 May; 8, 12, 22, 26 June; 6, 10, 27, 31 July; 17 21, 31 August; 14, 18, 28 September; 2, 12, 19 October 2009.
| Arrival day |
| Easier Walk: Tom Heights and Tarn
Hows |
6 |
925 feet |
| Medium Walk: Tarn Hows and
Holme Fell |
7 |
1300 feet |
| Harder Walk: Coniston Old Man
and Boo Tarn |
8¾ |
2600 feet |
Easier Walk: Loughrigg Terrace and Rydal Water
|
6¼ |
825 feet |
| Medium Walk: Great Rigg and Heron Pike |
7¼ |
2275 feet |
| Harder Walk: Fairfield |
10 |
3050 feet |
| Easier Walk: Cumbria Way and the Langdale Valley |
7½ |
650 feet |
Medium Walk: Blea Rigg and the eastern Langdale Fells
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8¾ |
1975 feet |
| Harder Walk: Langdale Pike and Rossett Pike |
9½ |
2975 feet |
| There are no organised walks today to allow you time to explore the area independently or just relax in Monk Coniston and grounds. |
| Easier Walk: Orrest Head, Troutbeck and Ambleside |
8½ |
1250 feet |
Medium Walk: Kirkstone, High Street and Troutbeck
|
10¼ |
2150 feet |
| Harder Walk: The far eastern fells from Kirkstone Pass |
10¾ |
2750 feet |
Easier Walk: Blea Tarn, Little
Langdale and Tilberthwaite
|
8¾ |
1100 feet |
Medium Walk: Blea Tarn, Tilberthwaite
and Hole Rake
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9½ |
1650 feet |
| Harder Walk: Blea Tarn, Swirl How and Wetherlam |
12½ |
3175 feet |
| Departure day |
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| Footpath information |
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On these holidays there is a choice of up to three walks for varying abilities each day. For maximum choice we offer two weekly itineraries -
ideal if you wish to book a 14-night holiday or return for a second visit.
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Easier Walks: 6 to 9 miles on defined paths through woodland, beside rivers and lakes and through farming valleys. Fairly easy gradients, but be prepared for some rough and rocky ground. 600ft to 1,125ft of ascent in a day. |
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Medium Walks: 6½ to 10¼ miles on defined paths, venturing up to lower summits and moorland fells. Some steeper gradients with 1,251ft to 2,550ft of ascent in a day. |
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Harder Walks: 9 to 12 miles taking in some airy ridges and higher mountain tops, with some steep and long gradients. 2,450ft to 3,800ft of ascent in a day. |
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| Average temperatures |
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| Feb |
1°C |
6°C |
| March |
2°C |
8°C |
| April |
4°C |
11°C |
| May |
6°C |
15°C |
| June |
9°C |
17°C |
| July |
11°C |
19°C |
| Aug |
11°C |
19°C |
| Sept |
9°C |
16°C |
| Oct |
7°C |
13°C |
| Nov |
3°C |
9°C |
| Dec |
2°C |
7°C |
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| Other walking holiday ideas |
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We also offer the following holidays at Monk Coniston, find out more below
Alternative, guided walking holidays in and around the Southern Lake District include:
Why not combine a week here in the southern part of the Lake District with
a further week or short break in the Northern
Lake District at our Country House at Derwentwater.
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| Where you'll stay |
You'll be based in our fine Country House accommodation, Monk
Coniston, a romantic Gothic-style house overlooking
Conistonwater in the Southern Lake District.
Monk Coniston is a romantic Gothic-style
Country House, complete with a minstrels’
gallery, ornate public rooms and a
traditional 17th century barn for activities.
This historic building is leased from the
National Trust and occupies a premier
Lake District location with glorious views of
Coniston Water and surrounding fells. The
33 bedrooms are located in the main
building and cottages in the grounds. Most
rooms have en-suite facilities however
some non-en-suite twin rooms are
available at a discount of £15 per person
per night based on two people sharing. |
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