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Food scene
Fantastic food. Bring your own alcohol. You’ll need to book in advance but it’s well worth it. Best place to eat in Coniston.
15 locals recommend
Steam Bistro
Tilberthwaite AvenueFantastic food. Bring your own alcohol. You’ll need to book in advance but it’s well worth it. Best place to eat in Coniston.
Lots of bike and walking trails. Can hire bikes at the visitors centre. Look out for the sculptures in the forest.
85 locals recommend
Grizedale Forest
Lots of bike and walking trails. Can hire bikes at the visitors centre. Look out for the sculptures in the forest.
Really interesting little museum. See where Wordsworth went to school. The tour gives a fascinating insight into what school life would have been like hundreds of years ago. Good for kids too.
Hawkshead Grammar School
Main StreetReally interesting little museum. See where Wordsworth went to school. The tour gives a fascinating insight into what school life would have been like hundreds of years ago. Good for kids too.
Can hire boats - electric and rowing - to explore the lake on
31 locals recommend
Coniston Boating Centre
Lake RoadCan hire boats - electric and rowing - to explore the lake on
The Old Man of Coniston
My favourite hike. Amazing views.