Caves, Falls and Fells [Coniston] - National Park Guided Walk

Caves, Falls and Fells [Coniston] - National Park Guided Walk

A National Park Volunteer-led guided walk that includes visits to the spectacular Cathedral Cave, Colwith Force falls and Hodge Close quarry

By Lake District National Park Authority

Date and time

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:00 - 15:00 GMT+1

Location

Tilberthwaite Quarry Car Park

Tilberthwaite Coniston LA21 8DG United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 5 hours

    Start Point: Tilberthwaite Quarry car park

    Length: 10km (6.2miles) with 360m (1181ft) of ascent

    Time: 5 hours (approx.)

    Grade: Moderate (see grade description below)

    A moderate grade walk following the old quarry roads to Little Langdale, visiting the much photographed Slater Bridge and the impressive Cathedral Cave before moving on to spectacular Colwith Falls. The return route is over High Oxen Fell and to Hodge Close Quarry. This walk involves moderate ascents and descents sometimes along stony paths with sections that can be muddy in poor weather.

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

    Your confirmation email will include full details - please read it carefully.

    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.