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Coniston - Cumbria

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Coniston village provides a great base for those who like to avoid over-commercialism.



Nestled under The Old Man of Coniston, the village is steeped in history and retains its Cumbrian charm.

The Coniston Fells offer some of the finest choice of walking in Cumbria. The now disused Coniston Copper Mines are easily accessible and offer a glimpse of Coniston's history.


Coniston Water

Coniston Water is one of the most beautiful sailing lakes in Cumbria. The north end of the lake is only a five minute stroll from the village centre. Why not buy picnic foods from the Village Pantry and enjoy them with this fabulous view?
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Arthur Ransome partly based his 'Swallows & Amazons' books on Coniston Water. The imaginatively named 'wild-cat-island' is in fact Peel Island towards the south of the lake.

Donald Campbell - Bluebird

4th January 1967 is a date to be remembered in Coniston.
Donald Campbell CBE died in Coniston Water whilst trying to break his own speed record. His jet powered Bluebird disintegrated on the return run, estimated at around 300 miles an hour. Tributes and photographs of Donald Campbell and Bluebird, are kept at the Ruskin Museum on the East side of the Lake.

Coniston Accommodation

Bring your own tent and stay at the Coniston Hall campsite or stay in one of the old miners cottages at Coniston Copper Mines. Or maybe you prefer to stay at a Luxurious Guest House or the Village Pub.

Coniston Old Man

Coniston Old Man sits majestically over this famous Lakeland town. Standing at 2635 ft (803)m high the Old Man offers a great choice of routes to the summit.

Coniston information

Coniston Accommodation
Camping in Coniston
Coniston Walks
Coniston Old Man


Coniston Restaurant - worth a detour

Jumping Jenny is not only one of the best restaurants in Coniston. It is actual worth a detour!

Set on the east side of Coniston Water at Brantwood, and within a short car journey from Grizedale Forest Jumping Jenny is perfect if you want to combine a short walk and a pleasant lunch.

This licensed café is right next door to the John Ruskin Museum.

The Gondala also stops at Brantwood, if you don't have your own transport. The road to Brantwood does get a little narrow at times, so may not be too suitable for campervans.

For information on opening hours please read more on the official Jumping Jenny website.