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Coniston village is especially popular with walkers and outdoor enthusiasts primarily because of its position – at the foot of one of Cumbria’s most popular fells, the Old Man of Coniston and by the western shore of Coniston Water, at 5 miles (8km) long one of England’s largest lakes. A relic fish from the Ice Age, the Arctic Char, still inhabits these waters.
Born on the back of the copper mining and slate quarrying industries, the village today has a thriving economy based on walking, sightseeing, water sports, mountaineering, horse riding and the consumption of real ale!
North of Coniston, two spur roads lead to Tilberthwaite and the old slate quarries, now carved into a distinctive landscape of huge spoil heaps and gaping rock chasms.
Food & Drink in Coniston
Coniston is spoilt for choice with many of its cafes and restaurants having beautiful lake vistas, or are even sited by Lake Coniston itself. How about sitting on a cosy sofa in a Farmhouse tearoom overlooking the lake, or take your coffee, or perhaps something more substantial, on a café terrace, with unrivalled views across the Lake.
Many of the pubs, restaurants and cafes have intimate settings, which are warm and cosy and offer a variety of locally sourced, award-winning foods. There’s everything from Indian food, making a very good choice for vegetarians, to a marvellous selection of traditional pubs with roaring log fires, a warm and friendly service, either in the town itself or in nearby Torver.
The selection of beers are second-to-none, with Coniston having its own local brewery, there is much to try from the Bluebird Bitter to Coniston Old Man Ale.
Portions are often generous without skimping on quality with many eateries being dog-friendly. There’s classy Bistros with beautifully presented inventive cuisine and several of the eating establishments in Coniston aren’t licenced, so you need to BYOB. What better way to enjoy first class food at affordable prices.
Whatever the weather, couples and families will always find somewhere to relax and unwind and enjoy the very best of Cumbrian cuisine and hospitality.
Coniston - Culture & Heritage
This area’s history is defined by sheep, copper and slate. In the 16th century, rich seams of copper ore were found in Coppermines Valley. With little local mining expertise, German miners were drafted in to work the copper veins. Peak output for the mines was the middle of the 19th century, when most of the copper was used to line the hulls of wooden sailing vessels.
Falling copper prices and greater competition from overseas resulted in a gradual decline and the closure of the mines in 1915 – but the legacy is still visible in the abandoned shafts and open workings that are still pretty dangerous to wander into.
Much of this area was formerly monastic land owned by Furness Abbey which made its money from sheep farming, and iron ore mining and smelting. One of their estates was at Monk Coniston, now owned by the National Trust.
They bred the local Herdwick sheep – from the old Norse for ‘sheep farm’ – whose distinctive grey fleeces and short, sturdy legs were particularly suited to the rigours of living on the open fells. Many Lakeland hill farms continue to farm this old breed.
Slate quarrying developed during the 17th century in response to increased demand for building materials, particularly roofing slates. The quarries at Tilberthwaite and on the ‘Old Man' were mined systematically for around 200 years and one or two are still in operation today.
Quarrying and mining were so profitable that in 1859 a railway was built to bring out the copper and slate. In later years, the railway brought the first tourists to the area, but was subsequently closed in 1964.
Clearly such heavy industry did little to spoil the area’s natural beauty as early tourists still came to marvel at the region’s natural beaty. The influential 19th century writer and social reformer John Ruskin was so enchanted by the landscape that he once declared his house on the eastern shore of Coniston Water – a nice pile called Brantwood – to have ‘the best view in all of England.’
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JOHN RUSKIN
John Ruskin (1819-1900), one of the most influential critics, thinkers and social reformers of his day, who inspired Tolstoy, Proust, Shaw, Oscar Wilde, the first Labour MPs, and Gandhi, amongst others. Revolted by industrialisation and rampant capitalism, he revived the local linen industry, the museum houses the finest collection of Ruskin Lace in the world.
DONALD CAMPBELL (1921–1967)
Coniston Water was the scene of an ill-fated attempt by Donald Campbell to break the water speed record. On 4 January 1967, Donald was at the helm of Bluebird K7 and travelling at around 320 mph when the boat somersaulted into the air and disappeared into the water. It was not until 2001 that the remains of Bluebird were raised from the lake bed, and has subsequently been restored and brought back to Coniston, where it can be seen in the specially built ‘Bluebird Wing’ of the Coniston Museum.
SIMON’S NICK
Simon’s Nick, ‘a fearsome crack in the rocks below Levers Water’, was where a seam of copper was worked by a miner called Simon Puchberger. He was blown up by his own explosives. His ghost is said to haunt the mine to protect what remains of the copper ore.
HALIFAX BOMBER
In October 1944 a Halifax Bomber crashed into Great Carrs, a steep mountain side behind Wetherlam. All on board were killed. One of the engines can be seen outside the Ruskin Museum.
OLD MAN OF CONISTON
'The ‘Old Man of Coniston' (SD 272 978) rising dramatically behind Coniston is one of the highest mountains in Cumbria at 803 metres. The ‘man' is the large cairn on the summit.
GERMANIC SURNAMES
The influx of German miners in the 16th century has left a legacy of Germanic surnames and patronyms among Coniston’s residents today, such as the Calkers, Knipes and Zinagles (now Senogles).
Highlights
Set in the south-west of the region the Duddon Valley is remote, unspoilt and one of the most…
Each of the three roads out of Coniston village are traced for part of their route by cycle paths.…
We train people to undertake expeditions, and also run expeditions across the UK, but mostly in the…
Many of our cottages are over 100 years old; and most have been sympathetically restored and…
Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in…
• Sleeps up to 16 • 3 inter-linking cottages, can be booked individually sleeping 2-8 or together…
Most of the low fells East of Coniston Water are covered by woodland and forestry plantations. The…
Grab your tent and get ready to set off on your next adventure. At our Coniston Park Coppice site…
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns…
There are 8 waymarked walks and 5 waymarked cycle trails, plus the North Face trail, in the…
Do you want to learn what to do when the mist comes down and how to accurately take and follow a…
Located on the shores of Coniston Water with sensational lake and fell views, this classic Lakeland…
The Coniston Fells are fronted by the rugged face of Coniston Old Man and the towering cliffs of…
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
The team at The Crown Inn takes great pride in the food we prepare; serving fulfilling dishes made…
Located on the shores of Coniston Water with sensational lake and fell views, this classic Lakeland…
The Lake District is one of the best places you can visit for Stargazing and is listed in the top…
A rare opportunity to explore an award-winning artists' residency and its beautiful gardens, set in…
Set in a quiet corner of Western Cumbria, and with panoramic views over Duddon Sands, South…
The Lake District Swim Yoga Retreat. We love swimming, but we also love yoga and between the two…
Subberthwaite Common and the Blawith Fells lie at the southwest tip of Coniston Water. Most people…
Lands End Cottage is a luxury two bedroomed cottage, with 2 bathrooms and a private garden, in a…
Breath-taking mountain views, a private hot tub, wrap-around gardens and a tranquil location on the…
Set in the south-west of the region the Duddon Valley is remote, unspoilt and one of the most…
Each of the three roads out of Coniston village are traced for part of their route by cycle paths.…
We train people to undertake expeditions, and also run expeditions across the UK, but mostly in the…
Many of our cottages are over 100 years old; and most have been sympathetically restored and…
Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in…
• Sleeps up to 16 • 3 inter-linking cottages, can be booked individually sleeping 2-8 or together…
Many of our cottages are over 100 years old; and most have been sympathetically restored and…
Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in…
• Sleeps up to 16 • 3 inter-linking cottages, can be booked individually sleeping 2-8 or together…
Most of the low fells East of Coniston Water are covered by woodland and forestry plantations. The…
Grab your tent and get ready to set off on your next adventure. At our Coniston Park Coppice site…
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns…
There are 8 waymarked walks and 5 waymarked cycle trails, plus the North Face trail, in the…
Do you want to learn what to do when the mist comes down and how to accurately take and follow a…
Located on the shores of Coniston Water with sensational lake and fell views, this classic Lakeland…
The Coniston Fells are fronted by the rugged face of Coniston Old Man and the towering cliffs of…
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
The team at The Crown Inn takes great pride in the food we prepare; serving fulfilling dishes made…
Located on the shores of Coniston Water with sensational lake and fell views, this classic Lakeland…
The Lake District is one of the best places you can visit for Stargazing and is listed in the top…
A rare opportunity to explore an award-winning artists' residency and its beautiful gardens, set in…
Set in a quiet corner of Western Cumbria, and with panoramic views over Duddon Sands, South…
The Lake District Swim Yoga Retreat. We love swimming, but we also love yoga and between the two…
Subberthwaite Common and the Blawith Fells lie at the southwest tip of Coniston Water. Most people…
Lands End Cottage is a luxury two bedroomed cottage, with 2 bathrooms and a private garden, in a…
Breath-taking mountain views, a private hot tub, wrap-around gardens and a tranquil location on the…
Set in the south-west of the region the Duddon Valley is remote, unspoilt and one of the most…
Each of the three roads out of Coniston village are traced for part of their route by cycle paths.…
We train people to undertake expeditions, and also run expeditions across the UK, but mostly in the…
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- 1The Coppermines Lakes Cottages
- 2Steam Yacht Gondola
- 3The Bridge Cottages, Coniston
- 4Grizedale Forest and Selside from Coniston
- 5Coniston Park Coppice Site - Tent Camping
- 6Tarn Hows Cycle Route
- 7Grizedale Forest Walking Trails
- 8Intermediate Navigation Course with More Than Mountains (Coniston)
- 9The Coniston Inn
- 10The Coniston Round
- 11Forage and Feast near Coniston
- 12Forage and Nibble in Grizedale Forest
- 13The Crown Inn, Coniston - Food & Drink
- 14The Coniston Inn - Food & Drink
- 15Dark Sky Canoeing & Star Gazing with Path to Adventure
- 16Lawson Park Open House & Garden
- 17Longlands Holiday Park
- 18Lake District Swim Yoga Retreat
- 19Subberthwaite Common
- 20Lands End Cottage
- 21Hollace
- 22Duddon Valley
- 23Tour of Low Yewdale
- 24The Expedition Club
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Tanglewood, Brown Howe, Coniston Water, Water Yeat, Cumbria, LA12 8DWTelephone
015394 41765Coniston Water, Water Yeat
An exceptional, luxurious 5 bedroom lake house with beautiful and stylish interior, private lake frontage on Coniston Water, 2 private jetties and jaw-dropping views throughout.
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Go Ape Grizedale, Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJTelephone
01603 895500Hawkshead
Looking for exciting family activities this Easter? Go Ape Grizedale,
near Hawkshead is the perfect destination for outdoor
adventures and unforgettable memories. From 05/04/2025 to 21/04/2025,
join us for a thrilling Easter holiday experience in…Address
Coniston Boating Centre, Lake Rd, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8ANTelephone
017687 75753Coniston
Enjoy cruising aboard 1920's launches with solar-electric power. A unique and environmentally friendly way to enjoy beautiful Coniston Water. A personal commentary by our crew complements your experience of this wonderful area.
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Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EHCumbria
It's hard to imagine visiting Coniston without climbing Coniston Old Man. It hangs over the village like the Matterhorn hangs over Zermatt. Smaller of course, but in the same way it is an integral part of the landscape. Most people attempt it via…
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The Ruskin Museum, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8DUTelephone
015394 41164Coniston
Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace. View the fully restored Bluebird craft in the Bluebird wing of the museum. Discover the mineral wealth of the fells, all at 'the most thought provoking…
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The Coniston Inn, Hawkshead Old Rd, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AJTelephone
015394 93333Coniston
Located on the shores of Coniston Water with sensational lake and fell views, this classic Lakeland slate building has undergone an exciting restoration to create a stunning pub with rooms. Open all day, every day for food, drinks and rooms.
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Coniston Sports Ground, Sherpherds Bridge Ln, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8ALTelephone
01403 210406Coniston
Race the Sun is an exhilarating triathlon-style team challenge where teams of two or four bike, hike, and paddle around a stunning course in the Lake District, racing to finish between dawn and dusk. Featuring an exciting off-road cycling section…
Coniston
The Lakeland 100 'Ultra Tour of the Lake District' is the most spectacular long distance trail race which has ever taken place within the UK. The circular route encompasses the whole of the lakeland fells, includes in the region of 6300m of ascent…
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Glen Mary Bridge Car Park, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8DPTelephone
+447852162142Coniston
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild-inspired feast near Coniston.
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Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EHCumbria
Covering 112 miles, and the most famous passes of the Lake District, the 4 Seasons Fred Whitton Bike Tour follows the annual sportive route but can be completed 365 days a year at your own pace. It's a fantastic opportunity for individuals, groups…
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Grizedale Forest & Visitor Centre, Grizedale, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJTelephone
0300 067 4495Hawkshead
The North Face trail is a single track trail designed for experienced mountain bikers with better quality mountain bikes. Please be aware that this trail is not for tag-alongs or trailers bikes.
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Blind Lane Car Park, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8LQTelephone
+447852162142Ulverston
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack in Grizedale Forest.
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Brown Howe Car Park, A5084, Coniston, Cumbria, LA12 8DWTelephone
07752205976Coniston
SUP Paddleboarding by Genuine Adventures offers a serene glide across Lake District waters, guided by experts for all ages, with gear provided for a tailored, scenic adventure.
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Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EHCumbria
The Coniston Fells are fronted by the rugged face of Coniston Old Man and the towering cliffs of Dow Crag. These two fine mountains are a big enough draw to spirited walkers but, add to this the stunning array of peaks stacked up behind them and…
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The Yewdale Inn, Yewdale Inn, 2 Yewdale Rd, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8DUTelephone
015394 231322 Yewdale Rd, Coniston
The Yewdale Inn is a traditional British pub located in the picturesque village of Coniston. Enjoy a pint of ale by the fire or sit down for a delicious pub meal. With 9 comfortable en-suite guest rooms it's the perfect base to enjoy the area. Also…
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Crown Inn, Coniston, Tilberthwaite Ave, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EDTelephone
01539441243Coniston
Nestled in the scenic English Lake District, The Crown Inn in Coniston offers a charming retreat at the heart of this quaint village.
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Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EHCumbria
The little side valley of Tilberthwaite was once a thriving centre for slate quarrying. Numerous clean-cut walls and deep-water filled hollows bear testament to this. They have been idle for many decades and nature has pretty much reclaimed them…
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Coniston
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake Districts' famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery from a Canadian Canoe. Along the way we will stop off to try a little Bushcraft. We will cover the exciting and essential skills of how to make a fire…
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Coniston Experience Freedom Glamping, Park Gate, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8LATelephone
015394 41555Coniston
Grab your tent and get ready to set off on your next adventure. At our Coniston Park Coppice site we welcome tent campers and can accommodate tents of up to 3mx3m (approximately a 4-person tent). Dogs are welcome too.
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Force Mills, Sattherthwaite, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8LQUlverston
Near Satterthwaite, Grizedale, Ambleside. Known locally as Force Forge. In open woodland.
