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10 Outdoor Activities in Coniston That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Coniston, United Kingdom including Old Man of Coniston, River Deep Mountain High - Day Tours, Bluebird Tours Coniston, Joint Adventures, Adventure 21, Swirl How, Adventure North West, Coniston Boating Centre, Hodge Close Trail, Steam Yacht Gondola.
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1. Old Man of Coniston
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 637 reviews
Reviewed By russellnicholson997 - Northolt, United Kingdom
This Famous Lake District Mountain, has a Unique place in the Hearts of Many Walkers and is in Wainwrights Favourite Lakeland Mountains,for Good reason....it Towers over the Tiny Lakeland village of Coniston... it's rich Mining industry is another Very Good reason to Walk this particular Peak....There are a Number of Routes up, through the Copper Mines Valley, which takes you through the Workings of the Copper Mines, and another Very Good route is Via The Walna Scar Road....it's possible to Walk right from the Village, although this route we Did ( is Very Steep) initially...The Track is well marked and Gently Zig Sags,as it Winds it's way up the Side of the Old Man......passing through the Truly Stunning Scene of the Slate/Mining Workings from Centuries ago ( PLEASE RESPECT THE FACT, THIS IS A HERITAGE SITE AND MANY ARTEFACTS FROM THAT PERIOD OF TIME ARE THERE TO BE SEEN) PLEASE RESPECT THIS AND DO NOT REMOVE ANYTHING....Thank you.... as the Path Climbs ,you will pass Many old Shaft Entrances, they are Fascinating to Observe/Photograph, but PLEASE DON'T ENTER, most of the Major Entrances are Sealed off.... They are Extremely Dangerous..... and are not to be Entered.... as you Climb the Track,you will pass very Close to Low Water,one of the Tarns,which Supplied Water to give power to the Crushers,to enable Ore Extraction....The Scene is Breathtaking, as the Clods gently Lapping the Mountain sides, the sun's peeps through the clouds,lighting up the Azzure Blue sky.... the Summit is not far away now,where you will be Greeted by an Amazing Cairngorms,and the Trig point, lays just a few paces behind the main Cairn.... On Clear Days ( Sadly WE DIDN'T GET TO SEE THE VIEWS) on this Occasion, but Superb vistas ,far and Wide, to Grange over Sands ,Towards the Scafells, the Iconic peaks ( Highest in England) there are Exceptional Views of these Mountains from the Old Man.... PLEASE REMEMBER TO ENSURE THAT PROPER FOOTWEAR( WALKING BOOTS) Waterproofs,High Energy Snacks and Drinks....are Essential....And ALWAYS Check the Weather Forecast for the Mountain, the Night before ....Mountain Weather changes ,VERY Quickly......
2. River Deep Mountain High - Day Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 292 reviews
River Deep Mountain High Activities provides a range of outdoor and adventure sports in the Lake District. We specialise in fun for families, group adventures and team away days. We operate activities in Coniston, Windermere, Ambleside, Rydal, Eskdale and Langdale.
3. Bluebird Tours Coniston
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 60 reviews
Providing professional, informative, personal, bespoke, private tours for visitors to The Lake District, Coniston and the surrounding area. You can be picked up at your accommodation, station or airport. Also specialising in wedding transport, airport & railway transfers, corporate & group travel arrangements. ‘’Enjoy The Journey’’
4. Joint Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 293 reviews
Joint dventures is a family run business offering adventure activities for adults, families and a wide range of groups including stag and hen parties, school groups, scout and youth organisations. We provide excellent service and equipment and our instructors are committed to making sure they give you the best possible experience. We want you to want more. Contact us for friendly helpful advise or check out our website fo rmore details of what we do.
5. Adventure 21
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 662 reviews
Adventure 21 would like to invite you to celebrate our 21st anniversary year in 2021. 21 years of Adventure Activities, outdoor pursuits and Paintball in the Lake District for Family groups, Corporate team building, stag parties, hen party weekends, birthday party groups, school and youth group trips in and around the Coniston, Cumbria. With the events around the world over the past twelve months, it is now more important than ever to start planning for a healthy future. Both mental and physical health have been majorly affected in everyone in some way. Open space, mountains, lakes and woodland are proven antidotes to an ailing mental health. Activities include, Gorge scrambling, raft building, canoeing, rock climbing, abseiling, archery tag, paintballing, catapulting, canyoning, bushcraft, survival, archery, rifle shooting, axe throwing, outdoor fitness, aquaseiling, waterfall climbing, kayaking, orienteering, hill walking, hill scrambling wilderness camping and ghyll scrambling.
6. Swirl How
7. Adventure North West
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Adventure North West offers a wide range of outdoor pursuit activities to suit anyone who likes spending time in the outdoors. Adventure North West is based in the English Lake District and Lancashire giving you the opportunity to see some of the most awe-inspiring views and natural wonders, whilst you partake in some of the most fun activities in the UK. Our outdoor activities are: Abseiling,Rock climbing,Hill walking and Navigation,Canoeing,Kayaking and Stand up Paddle boarding (SUP). Bush craft,Raft building, Team building and Problem solving tasks,Archery,Ghyll scrambling,Gorge scrambling and Canyoning.
8. Coniston Boating Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 196 reviews
Boat and bike hire on the shores of Coniston Water in the Lake District. Motor boats, rowing boats, paddle boards, kayaks, mountain bikes and electric fat-tyre bike to hire! With the Bluebird cafe offering drinks, snacks, lunches and ice creams, everything you need for a fun day out on the water.
9. Hodge Close Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By robertmU5328DU - Carlisle, United Kingdom
There is plenty of good parking space at the quarry. The first thing to do is beware. This is not a place to let children run free! It is mainly unfenced with sheer drops. It is basically a huge hole in the ground caused by mining with extremely deep water. There are several underwater chambers deep into the rock where divers go. You can check these out on YouTube. You may also see climbers on the rock face. You can see them on one of my photos. You can get down to the waters edge and see the old machinery by following a steep path down on the right hand side fifty yards round the back of the quarry. A very interesting day and highly recommended.
10. Steam Yacht Gondola
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 583 reviews
