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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).
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A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
It's hard to imagine visiting Coniston without climbing Coniston Old Man. It hangs over the village…
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Covering 112 miles, and the most famous passes of the Lake District, the 4 Seasons Fred Whitton…
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake Districts' famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery…
The Yewdale Inn is a traditional British pub located in the picturesque village of Coniston. Enjoy…
The Coppermines Valley lies directly behind Coniston village cutting a deep gash between the long…
Thornthwaite Farm is set amidst the beautiful scenery of the Woodland Valley. We have four…
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns…
Coniston Old Man, rises dramatically to its height of 2635ft. Also known as the 'Old Man of…
Springbank Cottage is a luxury, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage in the popular village of Coniston.…
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…
The Jack Diamond Path up Coniston Old Man is one of the few paths in the Lake District named after…
• Sleeps 4 • Mountain hot tub with incredible views of Coniston Old Man • 2 bedrooms and 2…
The Coniston Fells are fronted by the rugged face of Coniston Old Man and the towering cliffs of…
Locally based and proudly independent, we manage a beautiful collection of self-catering properties…
An exceptional, luxurious 5 bedroom lake house with beautiful and stylish interior, private lake…
Enjoy cruising aboard 1920's launches with solar-electric power. A unique and environmentally…
Yewdale, Arnside Intake, Tarn Hows and Monk Coniston make up an intricate network of small valleys…
Each of the three roads out of Coniston village are traced for part of their route by cycle paths.…
We are a small family run cottage letting business in Central Lakeland. Our five traditional…
Ghyll Scrambling by Genuine Adventures in the Lake District is a thrilling climb up mountain…
Located on the shores of Coniston Water with sensational lake and fell views, this classic Lakeland…
Scrambling is an outdoor adventure experience that sits half way between hill walking and rock…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
It's hard to imagine visiting Coniston without climbing Coniston Old Man. It hangs over the village…
SUP Paddleboarding by Genuine Adventures offers a serene glide across Lake District waters, guided…
Covering 112 miles, and the most famous passes of the Lake District, the 4 Seasons Fred Whitton…
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake Districts' famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery…
The Yewdale Inn is a traditional British pub located in the picturesque village of Coniston. Enjoy…
Covering 112 miles, and the most famous passes of the Lake District, the 4 Seasons Fred Whitton…
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake Districts' famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery…
The Yewdale Inn is a traditional British pub located in the picturesque village of Coniston. Enjoy…
The Coppermines Valley lies directly behind Coniston village cutting a deep gash between the long…
Thornthwaite Farm is set amidst the beautiful scenery of the Woodland Valley. We have four…
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns…
Coniston Old Man, rises dramatically to its height of 2635ft. Also known as the 'Old Man of…
Springbank Cottage is a luxury, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage in the popular village of Coniston.…
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…
The Jack Diamond Path up Coniston Old Man is one of the few paths in the Lake District named after…
• Sleeps 4 • Mountain hot tub with incredible views of Coniston Old Man • 2 bedrooms and 2…
The Coniston Fells are fronted by the rugged face of Coniston Old Man and the towering cliffs of…
Locally based and proudly independent, we manage a beautiful collection of self-catering properties…
An exceptional, luxurious 5 bedroom lake house with beautiful and stylish interior, private lake…
Enjoy cruising aboard 1920's launches with solar-electric power. A unique and environmentally…
Yewdale, Arnside Intake, Tarn Hows and Monk Coniston make up an intricate network of small valleys…
Each of the three roads out of Coniston village are traced for part of their route by cycle paths.…
We are a small family run cottage letting business in Central Lakeland. Our five traditional…
Ghyll Scrambling by Genuine Adventures in the Lake District is a thrilling climb up mountain…
Located on the shores of Coniston Water with sensational lake and fell views, this classic Lakeland…
Scrambling is an outdoor adventure experience that sits half way between hill walking and rock…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
It's hard to imagine visiting Coniston without climbing Coniston Old Man. It hangs over the village…
SUP Paddleboarding by Genuine Adventures offers a serene glide across Lake District waters, guided…
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- 14 Seasons Fred Whitton - 3 Day Tour
- 2Canoe & Bushcraft, Coniston (Age 5+) with Path to Adventure
- 3The Yewdale Inn
- 4The Coppermines Valley and The Bell
- 5Thornthwaite Farm Holiday Cottages & Glamping Cabins
- 6Tarn Hows Cycle Route
- 7Coniston Old Man
- 8Springbank Cottage
- 9Brantwood, Home of John Ruskin
- 10Coniston Old Man via the Jack Diamond Path
- 11Slater Bob's, Coppermines Valley, Coniston
- 12The Coniston Round
- 13Lakes & Country Escapes
- 14Tanglewood
- 15Coniston Launch Boat Trips and Tours
- 16Yewdale and Tarn Hows
- 17Tour of Low Yewdale
- 18Cottagescumbria.com
- 19Ghyll Scrambling with Genuine Adventures
- 20The Coniston Inn - Food & Drink
- 21Scrambling near Coniston with More Than Mountains
- 22Forage and Nibble in Grizedale Forest
- 23Coniston Old Man
- 24Stand Up Paddleboarding in Coniston with Genuine Adventures
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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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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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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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Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EHCumbria
The Coppermines Valley lies directly behind Coniston village cutting a deep gash between the long high ridge of the main Coniston Fells and the shapely outlying summit of Weatherlam. This impressively steep valley, as its name suggests, has been of…
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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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Tarn Hows, Tarn Hows Main Car Park, Nr Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AGTelephone
015394 41456Nr Coniston
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.
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Grizedale, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJTelephone
0300 067 4495Hawkshead
Come and discover all that Grizedale has to offer – take in Lake District landscapes, experience a whole range of contemporary art and enjoy an adventure, no matter your age!
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-Coniston Old Man, rises dramatically to its height of 2635ft. Also known as the 'Old Man of Coniston' - a popular walk for visitors.
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The Coppermines & Lakes Cottages, The Estate Office, The Bridge, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8HJTelephone
01539441765The Bridge, Coniston
Springbank Cottage is a luxury, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage in the popular village of Coniston. Close to spectacular walking, the lake and with a beautiful, enclosed garden it really is the perfect base for any Lake District holiday.
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Brantwood, East of Lake, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8ADTelephone
015394 41396Coniston
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and memorabilia. The 250-acre estate comprises 8 unique gardens, ancient woodland, high moors and meadows.
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Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EHCumbria
The Jack Diamond Path up Coniston Old Man is one of the few paths in the Lake District named after an individual - unlike the other paths though, this one has a very recent history. It is the creation of Jack Diamond, a school teacher from Coniston,…
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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
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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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6 Yewdale Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8DUTelephone
01539 441259Coniston
Locally based and proudly independent, we manage a beautiful collection of self-catering properties to suit all tastes and budgets. Short flexible stays available year round. Escape to the Lakes with us...
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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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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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Yewdale, Arnside Intake, Tarn Hows and Monk Coniston make up an intricate network of small valleys on the North side of Coniston; collectively they are widely regarded as making up some of the most romantic scenery in the Lake District. Most people…
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Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EHCumbria
Each of the three roads out of Coniston village are traced for part of their route by cycle paths. They offer traffic free cycling along easy travel tracks passing through some very pleasant landscape. The one alongside the A593 Ambleside Road and…
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High Hollin Bank, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AGTelephone
015394 41680Coniston
We are a small family run cottage letting business in Central Lakeland. Our five traditional cottages are in Langdale, Grasmere, Ambleside and Coniston.
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Old Station Car Park, Old Furness Rd, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8HUTelephone
07752205976Coniston
Ghyll Scrambling by Genuine Adventures in the Lake District is a thrilling climb up mountain streams, with jumps, slides, and stunning views, guided by experts for all skill levels.
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