Where to park in Coniston

Whether you’re planning a hike, bike ride or stroll by the lakeshore, here’s a handy guide on where to park in Coniston.

Coniston Sports & Social Centre

Shepherds Bridge Lane, LA21 8AL
£5 all day, £7.50 overnight, 70 spaces, 3 min walk to village centre.

  • Coniston Boating Centre 

Up to 2 hours- £3.00, 3 hours- £4.20, 4 hours- £5.40, 5 hours - £6.60, 9 hours- £8.00

On the western shores of Coniston Water and close to the village centre, Coniston Boating Centre car park provides easy access to the centre for boat trips on the steam yacht gondola and Coniston launch and for watersport activity hire including motorboats, rowing boats, canoes, kayaks and paddleboards. Also a great spot to park to visit the Bluebird Café.

  • Brown Howe car park 

Up to 1 hours- £1.30, up to 2 hours- £2.50, up to 4 hours- £4.00 all day ticket- £5.50.

Situated on the west side of Coniston Water between Torver and Greenodd, Brown Howe is a lakeside car park southeast of Thrang Crag Wood. Not to be confused with the private car park for Brown Howe House. Both cash payments and pay by phone are accepted.

  • Coniston Village car park 

Up to 2 hours- £3.00, 3 hours- £4.20, 4 hours- £5.40, 5 hours £6.60, 9 hours £8.00

A car park in the centre of Coniston Village providing access to shops, cafes and pubs as well as popular hiking routes up to the Coniston fells and Coppermines Valley. Coniston Water is a 15 minute walk from the village car park.

  • Coniston Old Station 

Up to 2 hours- £2.50, 4 hours- £4.50, all day £7.00

Situated above the village on the disused site of Coniston’s old railway station, this car park is an ideal starting point for hiking the Coniston fells. It is at the foot of the Walner Scar road making it a popular access point to the Old Man of Coniston. A walk along the line of railway will take you to the small hamlet of Torver.

  • Monk Coniston

Up to 2 hours- £2.50, 4 hours- £4.50, all day £7.00

A lakeside car park on the shore of Coniston Water, Monk Coniston is situated north at the head of the lake. You can launch boats and kayaks from the car park and start walks from here to Monk Coniston gardens, Tarn Hows, Brantwood House and Grizedale Forest. The nearby pier is also an ideal spot to catch a ride on the Coniston launch.