Welcome to Coniston Water

Coniston Water is a stunning lake located in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. It is the third largest lake in the Lake District and is surrounded by beautiful mountains and hills. The lake is approximately five miles long and half a mile wide, making it a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities such as kayaking, canoeing, sailing, and fishing. The lake is also home to the famous steam yacht Gondola, which offers visitors a unique way to explore the lake and its surroundings.

The area around Coniston Water is steeped in history and has been inhabited for thousands of years. The lake was formed during the last ice age and has been a popular destination for tourists since the 19th century. The village of Coniston, which is located on the eastern shore of the lake, is a popular tourist destination and has a range of shops, cafes, and restaurants. The village is also home to the Ruskin Museum, which houses a collection of exhibits related to the history of the area, including the life and work of John Ruskin, a famous Victorian writer and artist.

Coniston Water is a place of outstanding natural beauty and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The lake is surrounded by a range of hills and mountains, including the Old Man of Coniston, which is the highest peak in the area. Visitors can enjoy a range of walks and hikes, from gentle strolls along the lake shore to more challenging hikes up the surrounding hills. The area is also home to a range of wildlife, including red deer, otters, and a variety of bird species. Overall, Coniston Water is a must-visit destination for anyone visiting Cumbria and the Lake District National Park.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.2°C

Feels Like: 8.1°C

Wind: 19.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
John Ruskin School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Peter Blackburn	Lake Road Coniston Cumbria LA21 8EW 01539441306 School Website
Coniston C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Danielle Fitzsimons	Shepherd's Bridge Coniston Cumbria LA21 8AL 01539441302 School Website
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carol Sharp	Main Street Hawkshead Ambleside Cumbria LA22 0NT 01539436354 School Website
Leven Valley C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Nicol	Backbarrow Ulverston Cumbria LA12 8QF 01539531365 School Website
Broughton C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anthony Costa	Kepplewray Broughton In Furness Cumbria LA20 6BJ 01229716206 School Website
Penny Bridge C Of E School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Graham Carrick	Greenodd Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7RQ 01229861307 School Website
Goodly Dale Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cheryl Johnston	Lake Road Windermere Cumbria LA23 2JX 01539446946 School Website
St Martin And St Mary Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Matthew Towe	Princes Road Windermere Cumbria LA23 2DD 01539443622 School Website
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Bone	Prince's Road Princes Road Windermere Cumbria LA23 2DD 1539448125 School Website
Langdale C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Underwood	Chapel Stile Great Langdale Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9JE 01539437204 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Foxfield Adjacent A595, Foxfield, Cumbria, LA20 6BX 7.61 Miles

Windermere Station Precinct, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH 7.64 Miles

Green Road [Un-Named Lane], Near The Green, Cumbria, LA18 5HR 8.35 Miles

Kirkby-In-Furness Marsh Side, Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7UB 8.67 Miles

Ulverston Station Approach, Off Princes Stree, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0DP 9.92 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hawkshead Private Hire Taxi 015394 36946 Main Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NT 4.12 Miles
Lakes Camper Hire 015395 30763 Devonshire Barn, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8BJ 5.47 Miles
Blueworks Private Hire 015395 31995 Foxwood Hill, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8PX 6.42 Miles
Lakes Taxis 015394 44055 1 A Belsfield Terrace, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3EQ 6.59 Miles
Pegasus Taxis And Travel 015394 48899 Flat 1, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AS 6.72 Miles
Ashley Vinall Taxis 015394 88577 12 Helm Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AY 6.73 Miles
Heath's Taxis 015394 48946 North Terrace, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AU 6.76 Miles
Lakeland Chauffeurs 07786 631456 Hay Loft Barn, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3NW 7.11 Miles
Windermere Taxis 015394 44144 10 Oak Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1EN 7.49 Miles
Lakes Taxis 015394 46777 Unit 5/Victoria St, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AD 7.56 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Beckstones Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rectory Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church House Torver Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Adams Bridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grizedale Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bank End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lane Head Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:45
Old Railway Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Satterthwaite Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coniston Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
High Nibthwaite Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beck Cottage Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Water Yeat Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boon Crag Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Low Nibthwaite Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wraysdale House Surgery 01539 441205	Wraysdale House Coniston Cumbria LA21 8ER
Hawkshead Surgery	Bragg Field Hawkshead Ambleside LA22 0QW
Haverthwaite Surgery 01539 531619	Haverthwaite Surgery Haverthwaite, Backbarrow Ulverston Cumbria LA12 8QF
Dr Nl Hall & Dr La Wilson	Broughton Surgery C/O The Victory Hall Broughton-In-Furness Cumbria LA20 6HN
The Surgery	Foxfield Road Broughton-In-Furness Cumbria LA20 6EZ

Local Stores

Coniston
Yewdale Road
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8DU
01539 441247
Store Website
2.45 miles

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SPAR Coniston
Hills of Lakeland
Broughton Road
Coniston
LA21 8EN
01539441689
Store Website
2.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
East View Church Street Broughton-In-Furness Cumbria LA20 6HJ 01229 716230 brownemckinney@aol.com 6.83 miles
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Tynedale Farm Services (Farm Gate Vets)
Unit 1A Crakeside Business Park Greenodd Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7RT 015315 67899 vet@farmgatevets.com Website 6.90 miles

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Oakhill Veterinary Group
Oakhill Veterinary Centre Lake Road Windermere Cumbria LA23 2EQ 01539 488555 vets@oakhillvetgroup.co.uk Website 7.17 miles
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Oakhill Veterinary Group
1 Church Street Ambleside Cumbria LA22 0BU 01539 432631 8.08 miles

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Church Walk Veterinary Centre - Ulverston
St Mary'S Place Church Walk Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7EN 01229 583675 reception@churchwalkvets.co.uk Website 9.40 miles
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Alexander Vets Ulverston
Victoria Road Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0BY 01229 582900 info@alexandervets.co.uk Website 9.76 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Coniston (Coppermines Valley)
This Walk, Starting From The Village Of Coniston, Takes You Up Into The Spectacular Coppermines Valley And Takes In The Copper Heart Stone And Working Waterwheel. LA21 8EH 2.38 miles Head Into Coniston On The A593. Once In The Village, Take The B5285 To The Ruskin Avenue Car Park.

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Tarn Hows
A Circular Walk Amongst The Trees And Around The Edge Of The Water’S Edge Of The Tarn. LA22 0PP 3.96 miles From Ambleside, Take The B5286 To Hawkshead, Following The Signs To Hawkshead Hill, The Signs For Tarn Hows.

Tarn Hows
Unnamed Road Ambleside Lancashire LA22 0PP 4.33 miles

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High Dam
High Dam Is A Picturesque Tarn Close To Finsthwaite And Lakeside At The Southern End Of Windermere. LA12 8BJ 5.48 miles Take The A590 From Newby Bridge, With Signs To Barrow-In-Furness And Ulverston. Take The Bridge Over The River Leven Toward Hawkshead. Head For Finsthwaite Village And The Car Park Located A Little To The North.

Windermere
Windermere Lake Is 10.5 Miles Long, One Mile Wide And 220 Feet Deep, Making It The Largest Natural Lake In England. It Is Surrounded By Mountain Peaks And Villages, Including Bowness-On-Windermere. LA22 0LR 5.57 miles Take The B5285 From Hawkshead To Far Sawrey. Continue On Through Far Sawrey And Follow The Signs To Windermere.

Gummers How
Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel Lancashire 6.63 miles Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel, Ulverston La12 8Nw

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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