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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.’
Did you know?
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
Lands End Cottage is a luxury two bedroomed cottage, with 2 bathrooms and a private garden, in a…
Generally you expect to find long rolling descents on mountain bike routes in the higher peaks and…
Series of matinee piano recitals showcasing talented concert pianists in the exquisite venue of…
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake District's famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery…
Spoon Hall Caravans is a quiet family run farm site with beautiful views over Coniston water.…
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a…
The Yewdale Inn is a traditional British pub located in the picturesque village of Coniston. Enjoy…
Most of the low fells East of Coniston Water are covered by woodland and forestry plantations. The…
Set in the south-west of the region the Duddon Valley is remote, unspoilt and one of the most…
The North Face trail is a single track trail designed for experienced mountain bikers with better…
Many of our cottages are over 100 years old; and most have been sympathetically restored and…
• Sleeps up to 22 • 4 inter-linking cottages, can be booked individually sleeping 4-8 or together…
Located on the shores of Coniston Water with sensational lake and fell views, this classic Lakeland…
Subberthwaite Common and the Blawith Fells lie at the southwest tip of Coniston Water. Most people…
There are 8 waymarked walks and 5 waymarked cycle trails, plus the North Face trail, in the…
Ghyll Scrambling by Genuine Adventures in the Lake District is a thrilling climb up mountain…
Coniston Old Man, rises dramatically to its height of 2635ft. Also known as the 'Old Man of…
The little side valley of Tilberthwaite was once a thriving centre for slate quarrying. Numerous…
Chillswim Coniston is a unique swim with a highly experienced management, medical & water safety…
Nestled between Windermere and Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District. Go Ape’s hub in…
The Coppermines Valley lies directly behind Coniston village cutting a deep gash between the long…
• Sleeps 4 • Mountain hot tub with incredible views of Coniston Old Man • 2 bedrooms and 2…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild…
Lands End Cottage is a luxury two bedroomed cottage, with 2 bathrooms and a private garden, in a…
Generally you expect to find long rolling descents on mountain bike routes in the higher peaks and…
Series of matinee piano recitals showcasing talented concert pianists in the exquisite venue of…
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake District's famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery…
Spoon Hall Caravans is a quiet family run farm site with beautiful views over Coniston water.…
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a…
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake District's famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery…
Spoon Hall Caravans is a quiet family run farm site with beautiful views over Coniston water.…
A 5-hour course with a foraging expert, which includes ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a…
The Yewdale Inn is a traditional British pub located in the picturesque village of Coniston. Enjoy…
Most of the low fells East of Coniston Water are covered by woodland and forestry plantations. The…
Set in the south-west of the region the Duddon Valley is remote, unspoilt and one of the most…
The North Face trail is a single track trail designed for experienced mountain bikers with better…
Many of our cottages are over 100 years old; and most have been sympathetically restored and…
• Sleeps up to 22 • 4 inter-linking cottages, can be booked individually sleeping 4-8 or together…
Located on the shores of Coniston Water with sensational lake and fell views, this classic Lakeland…
Subberthwaite Common and the Blawith Fells lie at the southwest tip of Coniston Water. Most people…
There are 8 waymarked walks and 5 waymarked cycle trails, plus the North Face trail, in the…
Ghyll Scrambling by Genuine Adventures in the Lake District is a thrilling climb up mountain…
Coniston Old Man, rises dramatically to its height of 2635ft. Also known as the 'Old Man of…
The little side valley of Tilberthwaite was once a thriving centre for slate quarrying. Numerous…
Chillswim Coniston is a unique swim with a highly experienced management, medical & water safety…
Nestled between Windermere and Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District. Go Ape’s hub in…
The Coppermines Valley lies directly behind Coniston village cutting a deep gash between the long…
• Sleeps 4 • Mountain hot tub with incredible views of Coniston Old Man • 2 bedrooms and 2…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild…
Lands End Cottage is a luxury two bedroomed cottage, with 2 bathrooms and a private garden, in a…
Generally you expect to find long rolling descents on mountain bike routes in the higher peaks and…
Series of matinee piano recitals showcasing talented concert pianists in the exquisite venue of…
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- 1Canoeing, Coniston (Age 5+) with Path to Adventure
- 2Spoon Hall Caravans
- 3Forage and Feast near Coniston
- 4The Yewdale Inn
- 5Grizedale Forest and Selside from Coniston
- 6Duddon Valley
- 7Grizedale Mountain Biking Trails
- 8The Coppermines Lakes Cottages
- 9The Coppermines Mountain Cottages, Coniston
- 10The Coniston Inn
- 11Subberthwaite Common
- 12Grizedale Forest Walking Trails
- 13Ghyll Scrambling with Genuine Adventures
- 14Coniston Old Man
- 15Tour of Yewdale and Tilberthwaite
- 16Chillswim Coniston
- 17Go Ape Grizedale
- 18The Coppermines Valley and The Bell
- 19Slater Bob's, Coppermines Valley, Coniston
- 20Forage and Nibble in Grizedale Forest
- 21Forage and Nibble near Windermere
- 22Lands End Cottage
- 23Tour of Tilberthwaite and Tarn Hows
- 24Piano recital series "Through the Winter"
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Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EHCumbria
Generally you expect to find long rolling descents on mountain bike routes in the higher peaks and fells. However, tucked away amongst the low fells around Tilberthwaite and Tarn Hows are two trails that break this convention. The first one is an…
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Slater Bob's, Coppermines Valley, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8HPTelephone
015394 41765Coniston
• Sleeps 4
• Mountain hot tub with incredible views of Coniston Old Man
• 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
• Fellside garden
• Slate floors
• Up to 2 dogs welcome
• Log-burning stove
• Spectacular views throughoutAddress
Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EHCumbria
Most of the low fells East of Coniston Water are covered by woodland and forestry plantations. The extensive network of access tracks within the forestry has some way marked and colour-coded mountain bike routes - which are particularly ideal for…
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Buses to and through Broughton:
X7 Barrow - Broughton - Millom - Haverigg.-
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Crown Inn, Coniston, Tilberthwaite Ave, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EDTelephone
01539441243Coniston
The team at The Crown Inn takes great pride in the food we prepare; serving fulfilling dishes made with the freshest, Cumbrian produce.
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Glen Mary Bridge Car Park, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8DPTelephone
+447852162142Coniston
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild snack near Yew Tree Tarn.
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Most of the low fells east of Coniston Water are covered by woodland and forestry plantations. The extensive network of access tracks within the forest has some way marked and colour-coded mountain bike routes - which are particularly ideal for…
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Thornthwaite Farm, Thornthwaite Woodland, Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA20 6DFTelephone
01229 716340Broughton-in-Furness
Thornthwaite Farm is set amidst the beautiful scenery of the Woodland Valley. We have four cottages including our 4 star VisitEngland Gold Award barn conversion and a handbuilt Log Cabin all with stunning views of the Lakeland fells.
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Coniston
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake District's famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery from a Canadian Canoe. We'll tailor the day to suit your group - whether it’s a fun day of games, exploring the lake and splashing with the whole family…
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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 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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Cumbria
Buses to and through Coniston:
Coniston Rambler 505 Ambleside - Hawkshead - Coniston.
X12 Coniston - Spark Bridge - Ulverston.
Cross Lakes Experience 525 Bowness - Ferry House - Hawkshead - Coniston (seasonal).X12 Coniston - Ulverston.
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Longlands Caravan Holiday Park, Croglin, Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7XZKirkby-in-Furness
Set in a quiet corner of Western Cumbria, and with panoramic views over Duddon Sands, South Lakeland and beyond; Longlands is a private holiday park offering its residents a luxurious oasis of calm.
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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.
Coniston
Chillswim Coniston is a unique swim with a highly experienced management, medical & water safety team, that is fully supported on the full 5.25 mile length of Coniston Water in the Lake District. There are 7 separate start times based on your mile…
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-At 5 miles long, Coniston Water is the third largest of the lakes. Arthur Ransome based his children's book Swallows and Amazons on the Lake.
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Coniston
• Sleeps 8
• 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms
• Huge garden including terraces, outside seating and woodland
• Up to 2 dogs welcome
• Idyllic location close to village and lake
• Stunning interior which has been recently renovated to an exceptional… -
Coniston
Breath-taking mountain views, a private hot tub, wrap-around gardens and a tranquil location on the outskirts of Torver, yet with all the amenities of Coniston close at hand, make Hollace the perfect choice for those looking for a spectacular…
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The Farmer's Arms, Lane Head, Lowick Green, Cumbria, LA12 8DTTelephone
01229 481160Lowick Green
Historic pub and arts venue The Farmer's Arms in Lowick Green, Ulverston announces a Mothering Sunday with a little extra for 2025 – the Throw Down experience for the family!
Guests will be able to join us for a part or full day, as their schedule…
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National Trust - Tarn Hows, Coniston, Cumbria, LA22 0PPTelephone
015394 41456Coniston
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns together. In 1929 it was bought by Beatrix Potter who sold it to the National Trust. There is a 1.5 mile, level footpath around the tarn.
