Brantwood to Coniston Walk

Route Description for Brantwood to Coniston Walk

The Brantwood to Coniston Walk offers the perfect way to spend a fun afternoon in the Lake District if you enjoy beautiful views and boating across gorgeous lakes. The trail begins at the Brantwood Ferry Landing and heads to the northeast along the road, passing by the beautiful woodlands of Kye Wood and Knipe Wood on your right, before branching off to the left in the direction of Coniston Water. Here, you will descend the hillside slightly and walk along the edge of the lake, enjoying picturesque views across its blue expanse with rugged mountains in the backdrop. After making your way around the northern tip of Coniston Water, you will traverse some open farmland to the southwest, before arriving at the Coniston Ferry Landing. At this point, you can either explore the charming village, walk back along the trail, or take a boat across the lake to gain a different perspective of the landscape enroute to the trailhead where you began your adventure.