Best things to do from Coniston Shepherd Hut Lodges
Read on for some of the best things to do and places to go from the Coniston Shepherd Hut Lodges in the Lake District National Park – without needing to use your car.
Planning a Lake District lodge holiday, but want to make sure you get the location just right? Looking for a cute and cosy Shepherd Hut in the heart of the Lakes where you don’t have you spend a big chunk of your lodge holiday in the car getting to the best Lake District locations?
At a stay at one of the Coniston Shepherd Hut Lodges – your car can have a holiday too. Park up in the one of the on-site private off-road parking spaces and enjoy incredible outdoor adventures direct from your lodge front door. Because the very best of the Lake District is right on your doorstep, and incredible memory-making experiences await. Here are a few of the best things to do, experiences not to miss and top places to go from the Coniston Shepherd Hut Lodges.
- Climb Coniston Old Man. No trip to the South Lakes is complete with a hike up Coniston Old Man. One of the main footpaths to this iconic summit runs right past the Coniston Shepherd Hut Lodges, so you can enjoy this spectacular walk right from your doorstep. The views along the way are breath-taking, and what better than to be able to return to your cosy, comfy lodge at the end of the hike, with no need to get in your car. Just make sure your lodge fridge is stocked with your favourite beverages and goodies – you’ll have earned them!
- Swim in waterfalls. You may have seen the Coppermines Waterfalls on social media – crystal clear turquoise pools underneath beautiful, cascading waterfalls. Well, the good news is you can visit these stunning falls and pools direct from your lodge. The nearest is only a 5 minute walk away. There are several waterfalls and pools for swimming in heading up into Coppermines Valley. There’s a waterfall route map in each of the lodges, so you can enjoy a wild swim in one, or all of them. And if you need warming up after an invigorating dip, then a private hot shower in your shepherd hut awaits close by.
- Go paddle-boarding on Coniston Water. The famous lake of Coniston Water is only a 15 minute walk away from the shepherd hut lodges. Coniston Boating Centre on the lake shore hires out rowing boats, motor boats, kayaks and paddle-boards. Or, if you prefer to stay dry, then scenic lake cruises are also available including on the National Trust’s Heritage Steam Gondola or via Coniston Launch.
- Visit Cathedral Cave. Located in the beautiful Little Langdale valley, Cathedral Cave is a jaw-dropping cavern with a spectacular central slate pillar. Surrounding it are a series of mines and tunnels, some of which can also be explored. The cave makes for a great focus point for a hike or mountain bike trek and is located around 4 miles from the Coniston Shepherd Lodges and can be reached along various roads, footpaths or bridleways, the best route depending on your chosen mode of transport. The well-used miner’s track linking Coppermines and Tilberthwaite Valley’s being one of our favourites. There are free route maps available from the Coppermines Office or Bluebird Car Park in Coniston village.
- Walk to Tarn Hows. A visit to the picturesque Tarn Hows is a must for many visitors to the Lakes. And because it’s popular, the car park can quite busy during weekends and holidays. But if you’re staying in one of the Coniston Shepherd Hut Lodges, you don’t need to worry about parking on a visit to this Lake District gem. There are lakeside and forest footpaths from Coniston village up to the beautiful Tarn Hows – a perfect afternoon or morning walk, right from your lodge front door. A route map of this walk can be found inside your lodge information folder.
- Visit Coniston village. While there are endless opportunities for hiking, cycling and water sports direct from the Coniston Shepherd Huts, there is also the added advantage of having Coniston village only a 5 minute walk away. So if you’re looking to pick up some essentials, start the day with a morning coffee, enjoy an energy-fuelling mid-day meal or some sociable evening drinks, then there are ample cafés, shops and pubs to sample.
So, what more could you possible want from a Lake District lodge holiday? Fabulous hikes, incredible cycling and stunning waterfalls, some of the most breath-taking scenery the Lakes has to offer plus caves, the lake, cafes and pubs. And in the centre of it all, Coniston Shepherd Hut Lodges.
