YHA Coniston Holly How
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The Ruskin Museum
Overview
Exhibition including the Ruskin collection, the copper mines, slate, geology, farming and Donald Campbell's Bluebird.
Visit the website
What makes it special
- See the record breaking Bluebird
Opening Times
Monday 11th March 2019 to Sunday 10th November 2019
Every Day - 10.00 to 17.30
Price
Adults: £6.50
Children: £3.25
Family: £16.50
Children Under 5: Free
School Pupils: £2.00
Concessions: £5.50
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YHA Coniston Coppermines
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YHA Hawkshead
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Large garden/grounds
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Free parking on premises
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Self-catering kitchen
Other things to do nearby
Mountain Biking around Coniston Holly How
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Cycling in Coniston Holly How
The circular route around Coniston Water is perfect for easy, relaxing rides. Take on the high altitude buzz of Hardknott and Wrynose passes from the hostel. The Fred Whitton Challenge around lakes...
Coniston village self-guided walking route
A pleasant stroll around the delights of Coniston, including stunning views of the surrounding hills, the picturesque lake, and shops and attractions in the village.
Tarns Hows and Coniston self-guided walking route
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The Old Man of Coniston and Wetherlam self-guided walking route
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Coniston Boating Centre
To see Coniston Water and the stunning fells hire a motor boat, canoe, rowing boat or sailing boat and explore. Take a break at the Bluebird Café right on the edge of Coniston Water. Visit the website
Watersports in Coniston
This lovely area is great for water sports, so whatever mode of water transport takes your fancy, take the plunge and enjoy some fun on, or in, the water! Gorge scrambling in Church Beck is on the...
Coniston Cruises
Enjoy a beautiful boat cruise on Coniston Water, staying on the boat for the full cruise or getting off at a jetty to explore. Or just use the service as a ferry to get between where the different...
Steam Yacht Gondola
The gondola is the perfect way to view Coniston's spectacular scenery. Sail to Monk Coniston jetty and then walk to Tarn Hows. View the Yacht's National Trust website
Walking and Rambling around Coniston
Routes to the Old Man and Weatherlam start from the front door. From the hostel there are spectacular views across Coniston Water towards Grizedale Forest and the surrounding fells, and it's also a...
Running in Coniston
The fells and trails of the Lake District abound with opportunities to take your running to new heights and achieve euphoria. And where better to base your experience than this remote retreat offering...
Brantwood
Discover the home of John Ruskin. A historic house, museum and vibrant centre for the arts, Brantwood is the former home of artist and social reformer John Ruskin. You’ll find a wealth of fascinating...
Climbing in Coniston
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Tom Ghyll Waterfalls
Tom Ghyll (or Gill) is a lovely stream with two waterfalls. A trail runs alongside the stream and the path then leads up to Tarn Hows. Start at the Car Park on the A593 by Glen Mary Bridge. Head east...
Go Ape Grizedale Forest
Go Ape Adventures at Grizedale Forest is the ultimate outdoor activity for adventurous families and adults. Take part in the Treetop Challenge, Zip Trekking Adventure or Treetop Adventure Plus. There...
Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
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