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The Best Pubs in Coniston

Our Guide To The 7 Best Pubs in Coniston

After a day walking the fells, or a hike up the Old Man, you'll be ready to relax and unwind in one of these top Coniston pubs

Walking up the old man of Coniston

Walking The Old Man Of Coniston

Heading to Coniston? Take a walk up the old man and enjoy the stunning views across the lakes

Walking the Coppermines Valley, Coniston

Walking The Coppermines Valley

Head up the coppermines trail to learn about Coniston's industrial past

Coniston Holiday Cottages

Top 10 Holiday Cottages in Coniston

One of the gems of the lakes, here are our top 10 holiday cottages in Coniston to check out this year

Coniston, a village in the Lake Districy National Park is a magnet for hikers and nature lovers. The 'old man of coniston' rises majestically behind the village and is one of the most popular walking routes in the lakes. Lake Coniston is well known for the breaking of the water speed record in 1955 and the tragic death of Donald Campbell in 1967, while attempting to break the record again.

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