Coniston Walks 2009

Conrston Cruises
Northern and Southern Services
Use an around the lake ticket to either relax and enjoy a round
trip on the boat, or hop on and off the boat throughout the day
at our jetties and catch a later sailing back using the same ticket.
lfyou break your Southern cruise at Brantwood, your ticket also
allows you to return to Coniston jetty on the Northern Service.
A593 towards
Ambleside. T miles
Windermere, I I miles
Gmsmere, I I miles
Windermere
Red Route on Map
From Sat 14 March to Sun I Nov
A B
Con Depr 10.15 I l.15 12.05 12.55 1.35 1.55 2.55 3.55 4.55
Waterhead 10.20 11.20
Torver
12.10 1.00 1.40 2.00 3.00 4.00
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10.35 I 1.35 12.25
Bnnwood 10.50 11.50 12.40 1.30
Con.Arr. 11.05 12.05 12.55 1.45
1.55 2.15 3.15 4.15
2.10 2.30 3.30 4.30
LE 7.45 3.45 4.45
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A from Sun 6 April - Sun 27 Sept B from Sat I I July - Sun 30Aug
1.35 Northern Sailing does not run onTuesdays orWednesdays
Red Route Fares: Adult f7.90 Child f3.95 Family f20
Around the loke or hop on & off throughout the doy - see oboye.
Single fores olso ovoiloble to vorious points oround the loke.
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towards
Hawkshead,
4 miles
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Creen route on Mop
From Sat
Con
14 March
to Sun I Nov
Dept. 10.50
Bluebird
Cafe
2.50
1.05*
Water Park 1.35
Lake Bank 11.45
Sunny Bank 12.05
Brantwood 12.25
Con.Arr- 12.35
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Green routes
run daily.
3.05x
3.35
3.45
4.05
4.25
4-35
ConistonWater is dominated by the surrounding fells regarded
by many as some of the regions finest. Copper and Slate were
mined in the high fells around Coniston,with copper mining
reaching its peak in 1856. Slate mining continues to this day, with
the distinctive silver-green slate being sold the world over.
Farming is widespread around ConistonWater and the Herdwick
*Boarding
Only
Green Route Fares: Adult {10.90 Child f5.45 Family f25
Around the loke or hop on & off throughout the doy - see oboye.
Single fores olso ovoilable to vorious poinlo oround the loke.
sheep you may encounter are only to be found on the fells.
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From Mon 2 Nov to Fri
Dept.
Hotel
Brantwood
Torver
Con.Arr.
Con.
Waterhead
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March Heated cabins
1.25 12.25 1.25 2.25
I 1.35 12.35 1.35 2.35
I 1.45 12.45 1.45 2.45
I .55
2.55 .55 2.55
12.10 l.l0 2.10 3.10
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Situated in an idyllic location by the
Coniston Launch jetty, the Bluebird
Caf6 offers freshly prepared food,
homemade cakes, ice cream and is
licensed to provide alcoholic beverages.
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We may not stop atTorver ifwe have no passengers please telephone ifyou
want to embark there. Mobile 0797 108 0370 or office 017687 75753.
No sailings on week days for weeks commencing Mon 30 Nov Mon 7 & l4 Dec,
4,I I , 18, 25 Jan & I Feb. Single Fares: see our website at M.conistonlaunch.co.uk
Child: 3- I 6 years, *Families: 2 Aduls & up to 3 Children, Dogs: 50p, Bikes/Large Pushchairs: f
All major credit and debit cards welcome.
All sailings subject to weather & operational circumstances
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Enjoy views over
Coniston from the Bluebird Caf6.
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10.25
10.35
10.45
10.55
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Please note
Waterhead
Torver
Sat Nav:
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Open every day ftom mid
Februory to the end of November,
weekcnds only during winten
The bestwoy to truly experience
Conrston woter
k by bost ond foot,,,
The best woy to see Coniston Water is by
A593 to Ambleside
Windermere & Grasmere
boot ond foot. Combine the two ond you
will truly experience this wondertul orea.
Wolk - Wqter Pqrk to Brontwood
85285 to
Hawksh€ad
Board the launch at Coniston jetty.
Cruise toWater Park.
Walk along country lane to Brantwood jetty
(approx.70 minute walk). Return by boat.
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Coniston
Suggested walks are for both the west and east
shores of Coniston Water.
Wolk - Brontwood to Coniston viq
the Wqterheod Hotel
Before starting it is essential to check the timetable overleaf to
ensure the launch will be calling at your intended boarding jetty.
Board the launch at Coniston jetty.
Cruise to Brantwood.
Walk back to Coniston on road and footpath round head
of lake viaWaterhead Hotel. (approx.75 minute walk)
Sat Nav:
Coniston Water and surrounding areas are a haven for waterfowl
- see how mony you can spot os you enjoy your wolk.
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Wqlk - Torver to Coniston
Board the launch at Coniston jetty.
Wolks - High Level
Cruise to Torver jetty.
Walk back to Coniston on lakeshore field footpaths.
(approx. 50 minute walk)
House.garden
For walkers who would like to try some more challenging
walks, a pack of leaflets describing fell walks is available to
buy on our launch.
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Wolk - Sunny Bank to Torver
Refreshments & picnics
Board the launch at Coniston ietty.
Cruise to Sunny Bank.
Walk along lakeside track to Torver jetty.
(approx. 50 minute walk)
Return by boat or continue on foot to Coniston.
Jumping Jenny bistro at Brantwood.
Waterhead Hotel near head of
Walk - Lake Bonk to Sunny Bonk
Key
Board the launch at Coniston jetty.
Cruise to Lake Bank.
Walk to Sunny Bank on road, footpaths and farmland.
(approx. 60 minute walk)
Return by foot or continue by foot to Torver or Coniston.
Minor Road
Northern Service
Consiton Boatlandings or Bluebird Caf6 or Picnics.
Lakeshore picnics from Sunny Bank toTorver.
Bank
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Goosander
Red Route
Ruskin Museum
Southern Service
Green Route
Situated in Coniston village.
Open daily in the main season,
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only l5 minutes walk from Coniston jetty.
Discount vouchers on launch.
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Mallard
Open daily during the main season.
Discounted tickets on launch.
Footpath
Refreshments & picnics
Tufted duck
Ploces to visit
Brantwood House & Garden
Main Road
Park a Mor
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Lakeshore picnics from Park a Mor to Brantwood.
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