Coniston High Cross

Linear cycling route, 4.5km distance

Starting in Coniston village, the trail takes you to Coniston lakeshore, through High Water Head, to High Cross. From here, you can turn back to make it a there-and-back route (9km), or continue to explore Grizedale Forest on forest tracks or Tarn Hows on quiet roads.

The terrain is off road gravel cycle and walking paths, with some steep hills. For directions, follow the waymarkers along the paths beyond the hedge, to give you access to Monk Coniston and up to High Cross.

Image credit: Paul Reynolds