Dog-friendly walks in Coniston South

The west shore of Coniston Water from Torver

Six and three quarter miles and close to three hours with barely a hundred metres of climb, down to the quiet west shore of Coniston Water at Torver jetty, south along the Cumbria Way to Sunny Bank and back by the lanes. It starts in Torver village, where the free parking by the Church House Inn and the roadside spaces on the A5084 are the only options - both small, so arrive early on a fine day. This is the shore of Coniston Water without the crowds: shingle bays the whole way, no launches, deep clean water for swimming, and the Cumbria Way section is enclosed woodland. The fields between Torver and the lake are grazed and there are two ladder stiles a large dog will need lifting over.