Boating and swimming safely

Coniston Water is a great lake for all sorts of watersports. Here are some great tips to enjoy yourself safely:

BoatSafe code

How to keep you and other lake users safe when boating

SwimSafe

Top tips on where to swim in the Lake District, how to keep safe and how to deal with cold water when wild swimming.

Coniston team blog

Coniston Power Boat Records Week #48 Oct 29 – Nov 2
Date: 01 Nov 2018
10 ways to enjoy a perfect Lake District summer at Coniston Boating Centre
Date: 12 Jul 2018
#LovetheLakes with us this February
Date: 08 Feb 2018
It’s all about showing the love this month! We’re celebrating everything there is to love in the Lake District this February with our #LovetheLakes theme all across the National Park.
New Year, New View!
Date: 15 Jan 2018
With the arrival of 2018, we have all made our New Year’s resolutions to have a healthier and fitter lifestyle! We know it can be daunting at first, so we’re here to help you get fit and most of all enjoy every minute.
47th Annual Coniston Power Boat Records Week
Date: 27 Oct 2017
Plan your autumn adventure in the beautiful Lake District at Coniston Boating Centre
Date: 04 Oct 2017
Crunching leaves, log fires and carving pumpkins. It can only mean one thing – autumn is here! From adventuring on the shores to bouncing on the waves, enjoy Coniston in all its colourful glory this October and November...
The complete guide for having a fun packed adventure this summer holiday
Date: 19 Jul 2017
Do you ever wish you could have a fun packed family day out without the kids getting bored? Well we might just have the answer…
Make your Lake District May half term memorable
Date: 19 May 2017
It’s that time of year again when you put your thinking cap on to find the best family activity for May half term. Well, we’ve done all the hard work for you...
A Romatic Valentine's Day at Coniston
Date: 27 Jan 2017
Share your Coniston photos with us to win a Christmas hamper
Date: 26 Oct 2016
5 things to do in Coniston this Autumn
Date: 22 Sep 2016
5 Quirky Lake District Heritage Facts
Date: 25 Jul 2016
3 Things to do this May half term at Coniston Boating Centre!
Date: 27 May 2016
3 EGGCITING THINGS YOU CAN DO AT CONISTON THIS EASTER!
Date: 18 Mar 2016
Make a splash at Coniston Boating Centre this February Half Term
Date: 12 Feb 2016
Why not make a day of it at Coniston this February Half Term holiday? You can hire motor boats, rowing boats, sit on top kayaks and open Canadian canoes! We have bikes too, whizz through the fantastic scenery by mountain bike as you explore a selection of different routes on offer.
Swallows and Amazons
Date: 12 Feb 2016
Embark on your very own Swallows and Amazons adventure at Coniston, on the lake which inspired Arthur Ransome's classic children's books.

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