Torver Trail
Easy linear cycling route, 5.8km each way
The Torver Trail is a level, traffic free cycle route from Coniston village to Torver beside Coniston Lake and through fields.
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Difficulty
Easy
Duration
2.5 hours
Distance
5.84km / 3.63miles
Route
From the Coniston Boating Centre car park head back up towards the village on Lake Road. Head over a small bridge and before the road bends back around to the right go through the gate near the trading estate. Follow the path south for about 1km, then south west for 100m until you reach Coniston Hall campsite.
Go through the splendid historic buildings of Coniston Hall then on towards the lake shore for splendid views. Follow the sign to Torver up past Hoathwaite Farm. After crossing the cattle grid turn right over the old railway bridge and continue to follow signs for Torver.
Follow the surfaced trail down under the railway bridge, through a steep sided cutting. From here the route is clear, crossing Torver Beck and through fields to bring you out at the back of the Church House Inn in Torver.
After enjoying refreshments retrace your steps back to Coniston.
Details
Starting point
Coniston Boating Centre: LA21 8AN
Grid ref: SD 307 970
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Facilities
Accessible toilets at Coniston Boating Centre and in Coniston Village. Bike hire at Coniston Boating Centre. Refreshments in Torver, Coniston and Coniston Boating Centre.
Getting there
Regular buses to Coniston from Ambleside and Windermere, all year round, 7 days a week. Services also available from Ulverston. Coniston Boating Centre is a 1km walk from the village centre.
