Coniston, Cumbria – 26th July 2026

Strenuous Leader:  Paul                                         Distance: 8 miles Although the mileage is not great, this is a Wainwright and involves some effort, which in turn, will justly be rewarded with some quite stunning and wonderful vistas. From the village we head N through Far End to Yew Pike. Continuing N we skirt High and Low Wytham up to Yewdale …

Coniston, Lake District Sunday 3rd June 2018

Today’s Walk Strenuous Leader : Malcolm Chamberlain   Distance : 11.50 miles This walk takes 5 hours and climbs 480 m or 1500 ft and the first climb is steep – please bring plenty of water.We head northwest out of Coniston on the Cumbria Way through Back Guards Wood to Yewdale. From here we start to climb, through Harry Guards …

Coniston, Lake District Sunday 31st July 2011

Today’s Walks Strenuous Leader: Jimmy Need   Distance: This walk is a circuit of fells. What this walk lacks in miles, it makes us for in strenuous – the Old Man has still got a good kick. Make sure you bring plenty of water with you if weather is hot.We make our way out of the village past the Sun …