Car parks: Around Coniston Water
Brown Howe, Coniston
Short grid reference: SD 290 910 Postcode: LA12 8DW.
Pay by mobile phone reference: 7253
Brown Howe car park is on the A5084, on the west side of Coniston Water, between Torver and Greenodd. It is next to the lake. Non powered craft may be launched from the car park.
Facilities:
Ladies; Gents and Disabled Toilets. Baby-changing facilities. Wheelchair and buggy-friendly access to lakeshore. Picnic area.
Walks are available from here to Blawith Fells and Beacon Tarn.
Coach parking?
There is no coach parking at this car park.
Coniston Old Station
Short grid reference: SD 299 974 Postcode: LA21 8HU
Pay by mobile phone reference: 7255
This car park is above the village and is on the site of the long dismantled Coniston Railway station. This car park is ideal for those wishing to walk the Coniston Fells or ascend to the summit of the “Old Man” as it lies at the foot of the Walner Scar road, a popular access point to the fells. It is also possible to walk to Torver along the line of the railway from here.
Coach parking?
There is no coach parking at this car park
Monk Coniston
Short grid reference: SD 316 978 Postcode: LA21 8AA
Pay by mobile phone reference: 7260
Monk Coniston car park is on the shore of Coniston Water at the head of the lake at the northern end. It is possible to launch small, non powered craft from this location.
Walks from here include a short walk along the side of the lake. There are also walks to Monk Coniston gardens and Tarn Hows. It is also possible to reach Brantwood and Grizedale Forrest. Coniston launch calls at the nearby pier.
Facilities:
Ladies, Gents and Disabled toilets. Baby-changing facilities. Picnic area. Launching for small non powered craft.
Coach parking?
There is no coach parking at this car park
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Pay and display prices:
Payable every day 8am - 8pm including Bank Holidays
- Up to 2 hours: £2.50
- Up to 4 hours: £4.50
- Up to 12 hours: £6.50
- Weekly for this car park: £28
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