In Ruskin's Footsteps:
Your guide for this wonderful walk over the picturesque Yewdale Fells is museum custodian Mike Humphreys. He is an enthusiastic Ruskin scholar who enjoys sharing insights into the great man's life and work. You may know a lot about Ruskin, you may know hardly anything - we can still guarantee that you will enjoy the walk !
One of its great attractions is that it is literally off the beaten track - nicely secluded with not a tourist in sight ! The route winds up steeply from the base of Long Crag, providing rewarding views at every stage. It is soon possible to see the whole of Coniston laid out behind you, and many of Ruskin's connections with the locality are easily pointed out. Once you have gained the ground above White Ghyll (the impressive waterfall which pours down to the Ambleside road), a footpath leads along a marshy plateau, down to a stream and finally up to the viewpoint at the top of Yewdale Crag itself. Ruskin was always searching  for interesting geological and botanical samples up here. The route back features a juniper 'garden' and leads you down the old peat road near Tilberthwaite, returning to Coniston via Whin Woods.

The walk is not suitable for young children or people unused to walking over rough ground.  As the weather can change quickly, wet weather clothing may be needed. The walk can be tailored to your specific needs and interests.  It covers a distance of approximately 5 miles and generally takes about 4.5 hours (including lunch stop, etc.)  Do not hesitate to get in touch for further information.
 PRICE:- Guided Walk plus entry to the Ruskin Museum: £7.00 per adult, children £3.50.

Minimum charge of £70.00 for 10 adults, .£56.00 for 8 adults

Coniston Village Walk:
This time you are taken on a low level walk which is easy and can be done at a leisurely pace ! Therefore, everyone will be welcome. It is looking at Coniston's history and heritage, including Donald Campbell (memorial & grave); Ruskin's Cross in the churchyard and the old school where he gave lessons; the old station; the old miners' houses up on the Banks; the 16th Century 'Black Bull'; the forge; connections with Arthur Ransome; local legends & the story of the landscape; mountains & Mountain Rescue. The distance is just over a  mile and will probably take two hours.
PRICE:- Guided Walk plus entry to the Ruskin Museum: £7.00 per head, children £3.50

(minimum of 8 adults) or minimum charge £56.00

NEW WALK !  We can now offer a CAMPBELL WALK around the village and lake-shore which looks at events past and present linked to the Campbell Legend. Places you will see along the route will include the memorial; Donald Campbell's grave; Pier Cottage (from which site most Bluebirds were launched); K7 recovery site; Bluebird Cafe; The Waterhead Hotel, The Sun & The Black Bull Inn (where the Campbells stayed while in Coniston). The distance is roughly two miles and the time taken would be two hours plus.  PRICE:- Walk + entry to Museum: £7.00 per head, children £3.50

Guided Walks from Ruskin Museum 2010
Donald Campbell and the Bluebird Story
1, 8 April 3 June 15, 22, 29 July 12, 19, 26, August 2 September 28 October

Ruskin Walks
Circular low-level walks around Coniston looking at the life and work of John Ruskin
27 May 5 August

(minimum of 10 adults) or minimum charge £70.00.

Booking essential

NB We are flexible! - So, if you have other ideas & interests for your group walks, please get in touch.