Coniston

Having just come back from a week in the lake district, I am feeling especially inspired, (And qualified) to talk about the place. Where is it? Coniston is in the Lake District, in Cumbria - an area of outstanding natural beauty. It's not far from Windemere and is easy enough to get to by car. There is no train station, and buses are less than ideal, although viable. It's less touristy than Windemere and Ambleside and a lot nicer, I think. Accomodation: There is an excellent Lakeside campsite, numerous small hotels and B&B. There are self catering places you can rent - the Coppermines will house between 2 and 30 people as required. I've not ...

This quiet village (although it is a fair size) has strong ties to my heart, as well as to my eyes. Situated about 8 miles south of Ambleside, one of the most picturesque of all the places to visit in the Lake District, Coniston has also an interesting history. Firstly, let me describe the village for you. Mainly built of slate, with its unique blue tinge, Coniston is situated just west of the head of Lake Coniston. There are 4 pubs in the village centre, and one just outside, heading south for about half a mile. The Yewdale pub, is also a hotel of very good quality, once run by Ken, and with a barman called Chubby! Large bar space ...