Coniston Walking Festival Events
There's a packed programme of activities which includes walks, films and family friendly activities.
So whether you want to spend an energetic day on Coniston Old Man, explore the literary characters of Coniston with the family, or sit back and watch one of the films, have a look at the full programme for some great ideas!
Please remember that many of the activities have limited numbers for your safety and enjoyment. Please try and book early to avoid disappointment!
How to Book
Grades on our walking events
How to Book
- Choose your preferred activity from the programme
The programme gives a brief description of each of the activities available over the weekend. Remember to check the start point, start time and length of the activity before you decide to book.
- Check the Grade of the walk or activity
Each of the walks is graded from Easy to Strenuous to give you a good idea of the level of fitness required for the walk. Please pick a walk that you feel comfortable with so that you enjoy the outing.
- Phone the contact number given in the programme
Coniston Tourist Information Centre can take bookings for the majority of the activities. Be ready with the name of the walk. Tickets can be purchased by cash if visiting the Tourist Information Centre or by card over the phone. Payment is required at the time of booking.
Grades on our walking events
All guides are asked to go at the speed of the slowest walker within their group, but for the sake of your companions we ask that you do not over-stretch yourself and thus prevent yourself and others from enjoying the outing.
These guidelines indicate the levels of difficulty to expect on a walk.
Grade Easy
Shorter walks of around 3-5 km / 2-3 miles at a leisurely pace. These are as flat as possible, but paths may be uneven. Any event graded as EASY will not require you to wear walking boots.
Grade Easy +
Walking boots required. Footpaths may be rough, stony or boggy. Generally this grade involves lower levels, lakeshores and valley bottoms. The pace will be leisurely with little ascent.
Grade Moderate
Walking boots required. Footpaths may be rough, stony or boggy. Generally this grade may involve walking up to heights of approximately 366 metre / 1200 feet. A reasonable level of fitness on uneven and rising/falling levels is required.
Grade Hard
Walking boots required. Footpaths may be rough, stony or boggy. A long energetic walk on higher footpaths. Some ascents/descents may be quite steep. A good level of fitness in these conditions is required.
Grade Strenuous
Walking boots required. Footpaths may be rough, stony or boggy. This walk may be on the high peaks and the length of the walk could be up to 16 km / 10 miles. Also, the route may take you up and down various gradients, requiring a good level of fitness and stamina.
Walking Boots Required
Walking boots offering grip, ankle support and protection are required on these events as you may be walking over rough, uneven and slippery ground. We recommend that you have 'worn in' your walking boots before venturing out on a long walk. Our walk leaders can only accept participants on walks if they are appropriately prepared for the conditions.
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