Black Crag and Yewdale [Coniston] - National Park Guided Walk

Black Crag and Yewdale [Coniston] - National Park Guided Walk

A National Park Volunteer-led guided walk taking in Tom Gill waterfall, beautiful Tarn Hows and Black Crag summit (a Wainwright peak).

By Lake District National Park Authority

Date and time

Mon, 2 Sep 2024 10:00 - 15:00 GMT+1

Location

Glen Mary (Tom Gill) National Trust Car Park

Glen Mary (Tom Gill) National Trust Car Park Coniston LA21 8DP United Kingdom

About this event

  • 5 hours

Start point: Glen Mary (Tom Gill) National Trust car park

Length: 9.5km (6 miles) with 430m (1400ft) of ascent

Time: 5 hours (approx.)

Grade: Moderate (see grade description below)

A moderate grade walk that begins with a short climb from the car park past The Tom Gill waterfalls to the popular and picturesque Tarn Hows followed by a walk around the tarn and then on to the summit of Black Crag (322m). The return route includes a section of the Cumbria Way.

Paths are generally good but there are some sections that are narrow and/or rocky and others that will be muddy in poor weather. In addition to the initial steep climb there are other features such as stiles and kissing gates on the route.

Participants will need to dress appropriately for the terrain and weather and bring a packed lunch.

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Organised by

Lake District National Park Authority

Grade descriptions

All our walks are graded as easy and accessible, easy or moderate, to ensure you can choose the walk that’s right for you. But what do these gradings actually mean? The grades are based on a combination of factors including: terrain, accessibility (gates, stiles, path width), gradient, length, duration, total ascent and highest point. Families are welcome on all of our walks, but not all are pushchair friendly so please read the route descriptions.

Grade: Easy and accessible

  • Walk length: 3 – 7 km (1.8 – 4.5 miles)
  • Approximate duration: 1.5 hours to 2.5 hours
  • Easy and accessible walks go at a leisurely pace and follow generally flat or rolling paths with gentle hills. The paths are wide, firm and have no barriers to access such as steep sections, steps or stiles. The walks are suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.

Grade: Easy

  • Walk length: 4 – 10 km (2.5 – 6 miles)
  • Approximate duration: 2.5 – 4 hours
  • Easy walks may include some short ascents and descents. The path surface might be earth, grass or stone and – while generally firm – it may have some loose or uneven sections, or be soft underfoot after rain. You may also encounter steps, gates and narrow sections. Most of our Easy walks are very suitable for families, and some are pushchair friendly (please check route descriptions).

Grade: Moderate

  • Walk length: 6 – 15 km (3.7 – 9 miles)
  • Approximate duration: 3 – 6 hours
  • Moderate walks include hilly ground and require a reasonable level of fitness. You might encounter climbs up some steeper sections. The surfaces may be rough and uneven, with rocky or muddy sections, and you may also find yourself walking up irregular steps, over stiles or through narrow gates and gaps.