Great Walking and Cycling made easy

These walking and cycling routes are designed so you don't have to retrace your steps. The routes are in the south of the National Park, around Bowness, Hawkshead, Coniston and Grizedale.

Take a look at Cross Lakes Experience leaflet for 2010 (opens Document Library).

You can download the Great Walking and Cycling Made Easy leaflet (opens Document Library) or take a look at the individually suggested routes of:

Walking on Water walk - 2 miles - up to 1 and a half hours plus 20 minutes boat ride
A nice little stroll along the shores of Coniston Water to Torver Pier.

The North Circular cycle - 4 miles - up to 2 hours plus 35 minutes boat ride
An easy family cycle ride including a refreshing boat trip on Coniston to Brantwood, the former home of John Ruskin.

Tarn It! walk - 5 miles - up to 3 and a half hours
Enjoy breathtaking scenery as you walk from High Cross to Coniston by way of Tarn Hows.

Windermere Wheeling cycle - 5 miles - up to 2 hours
A family cycle ride along the shores of Windermere, off road through the forest of Claife.

Claife Heights Potter walk - 6 miles - up to 4 hours
A walk taking in Beatrix Potter's house at Hill Top and the Gallery.

Grizedale Getaway cycle - 7 miles - up to 3 hours
A cycle ride for the experienced to enjoy the delights of Grizedale Forest.