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Discover the best top things to do in Coniston, United Kingdom including Joint Adventures, Adventure 21, Old Man of Coniston, Brantwood, Tarn Hows, Coniston Water, Steam Yacht Gondola.
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1. Joint Adventures
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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.
2. Adventure 21
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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.
3. Old Man of Coniston
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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......
4. Brantwood
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4.5 based on 452 reviews
The former home of artist and writer John Ruskin is perched high above Coniston Water. Brantwood offers a fascinating insight into the world of John Ruskin and the last 28 years of his life spent at Coniston. Filled with many fine paintings, beautiful furniture and Ruskin’s personal treasures, the house retains the character of its famous resident. Famous as a writer, artist and social reformer, many great thinkers have been influenced by Ruskin’s ideas. Brantwood remains a place of inspiration. Displays and activities in the house, gardens and estate reflect the wealth of cultural associations with Ruskin’s legacy – from the Pre Raphaelites and the Arts and Crafts Movement to the founding of the National Trust and the Welfare State. With its many contemporary exhibitions, concerts, courses and special events, together with its education work in the wider community, Brantwood continues in the Ruskin tradition today.
Reviewed By J0hn_H720 - London, United Kingdom
Booked months ago, as a delayed birthday present. Well worth the wait. In the Eyrie at the top of the main house. Well appointed and large rooms and really warm. Good kitchen with all the equipment you could need to self cater. Or take a shirt trip and sample the pleasures of Coniston. Stunning views over the lake with wonderful walks. Plus John Ruskin. What more could you want? Well we got this weekend craft market. Really good stuff, a number of presents, Christmas and otherwise, purchased. Weekend so good, plan to do it in 12 months time!
5. Tarn Hows
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4.5 based on 1,327 reviews
Stunning Tarn Hows offers an accessible circular (1¾ miles) walk through beautiful countryside with majestic mountain views. A great place to walk and picnic, or to begin your wider Lake District countryside adventure. There are also rare Belted Galloway cattle and sturdy Herdwick sheep grazing by the tarn. There is a mobility scooter available for use for those who are less able to get around the Tarn.
Reviewed By borrum - London, United Kingdom
Bequeathed to the National Trust by Beatrix Potter, the circular walk around Tarn Hows offers a panoramic view of beautiful wooded countryside, magnificent hills and valleys, and the glistening waters of the tarns.
6. Coniston Water
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4.5 based on 647 reviews
Reviewed By 227ianc - London, United Kingdom
We stopped off at Coniston Water on our way north to Keswick, and it provided a great introduction to the Lake District, especially as we had booked a trip on the steam yacht Gondola, which was thoroughly enjoyable. Coniston Water is the longest lake in the Lake District, at 5 miles long. As such, it has been popular for attempts to break the water speed record, most famously by Donald Campbell who tragically died, having achieved 320 mph, when his hydroplane Bluebird somersaulted and crashed. Eminent people who owned houses along the lake include John Ruskin and Arthur Ransome. All are celebrated in the Ruskin Museum in Coniston, while Ruskin is also buried in the churchyard. The journey along the lake on Gondola, originally built in 1859 and now owned and operated by the National Trust, provided splendid views of the lake, the hills, Ruskin's and Ransome's houses - and the autumn clouds!!
7. Steam Yacht Gondola
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 583 reviews
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