[2025 Coniston Attraction] Travel Guide for Tarn Hows (Updated May)

#manchestertrip Just a short train ride or drive from Manchester, the Lake District is a perfect day trip for nature lovers, hikers, and anyone looking for a peaceful getaway. Think stunning lakes, rolling hills, and charming villages straight out of a postcard! 🚆 Getting There From Manchester Piccadilly or Victoria, take a train to Windermere (about 1.5 hours). Driving? The M6 motorway gets you there in under two hours. 🌊 Windermere – The Heart of the Lakes The largest lake in England, Windermere is perfect for boat cruises, lakeside walks, and scenic picnics. Don’t miss: 🚤 A cruise on Windermere – Relax with breathtaking views. 🏡 Bowness-on-Windermere – A charming lakeside town with cute cafés and shops. 📖 The World of Beatrix Potter – Step into the magical world of Peter Rabbit! 🏔️ Hiking & Stunning Views For adventure seekers, the Lake District is full of epic trails: 🥾 Orrest Head – A short hike with panoramic lake views. ⛰️ Catbells – One of the best easy summit hikes. 🌿 Tarn Hows – A beautiful, gentle walking route with picture-perfect scenery. 🛶 Hidden Gems & Relaxing Spots 🍃 Grasmere – A storybook village famous for Wordsworth and Grasmere Gingerbread. 🏰 Wray Castle – A fairy-tale castle with lakefront views. 🏞️ Buttermere – Less crowded, pure tranquility with a gorgeous lake walk. ✨ Why Visit? The Lake District is England’s natural wonderland, offering breathtaking landscapes, outdoor adventures, and peaceful retreats. Whether you’re hiking, boating, or just soaking in the views, it’s the perfect escape from city life!

The walk between Tarn Hows and the lake of Coniston Water can take two routes. The shorter and more direct of those takes the road downhill but those who do take that option are missing out on one of the most scenic walks in the entire Lake District. As you follow the path down for the main car pack you are greeted by towering pines as the sunlight flickers through them and the sound of the stream trickling down beside you. Further on your descent you begin to cross that stream through a series of wooden bridges before the view of the expansive lake comes into site. #lakedistrict #Woods #trails

The Lake District national park as its name suggests is full of beautiful water features including the biggest lake in England. But size isn’t everything and one of the smaller bodies of water in the region may take the crown for being the most beautiful. The 2.5km route around Tarn Hows on the foothills of the mountains that surround Coniston Water is the perfect easy walk or as part of a longer hike in the area. On a sunny day as the crystal clear water reflects the trees that cling to the edge, there are very few places that can match its beauty #outdoors #lake