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	Coniston, Cumbria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Coniston is a village in the region of Furness, the area of Lancashire that moved into the administrative county of Cumbria, in the United Kingdom.
		Coniston grew as both a farming village, and to serve local copper and slate mines.
		Coniston is a popular spot for hill-walking and rock-climbing; there are fine walks to be had on the nearby Furness Fells and Grizedale Forest, and some of the finest rock in the Lake District on the eastern face of Dow Crag, three miles from the village.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Coniston,_Cumbria (355 words)

	Coniston Cumbria
		Coniston Old Man, at 2631 feet high, one of the most climbed of Lakeland fells, gives a great viewpoint of the lake and Windermere as well as Coniston.
		Coniston, set amidst the fells at the head of Coniston Water and near to the Grizedale Forest, plays host to scenic views with the 'Old Man' offering one of the widest vistas in the area.
		Coniston is located between The Old Man of Coniston and Coniston Water on the A593 between Broughton-in-Furness and Ambleside.
	www.thecumbriadirectory.com /Town_or_Village/Coniston/Coniston.php (687 words)

	Coniston
		It was mainly settled around Coniston Hall, a 16th Century farmhouse with a display of mighty chimneys, built by the Fleming family, and now owned by the National Trust (though not open to the public).
		The Monk Coniston estate, owned by Beatrix Potter, and given on her death to the National Trust, stretches from Coniston to Skelwith Bridge.
		Donald Campbell broke the water speed record on Coniston Water in 1955, and was killed attempting to regain it again in 1967.
	www.visitcumbria.com /amb/coniston.htm (461 words)

	Geology Page, Ruskin Museum, Coniston, Cumbria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Coniston is fortunate in that there are two totally different rock groups represented in the area.
		The geology of the Coniston area is best viewed from somewhere like Grizedale Forest, which is to the east of Coniston.
		The terrain from the forest to west of Coniston consists of wooded, agricultural land, with gentle rolling hills of relatively low relief.
	www.ruskinmuseum.com /geology.htm (678 words)

	Coniston Country Cottages ,Coniston , Cumbria
		The Coniston area is ideal for those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of the better known tourist destinations.
		High in the fells are the raison d'etre of Coniston - the copper mines and slate quarries.
		This property is located in the unspoilt village of Coniston, convenient to shops, pubs and restaurants being, only a short walk from the Lake and within easy access to the fells.
	www.accomodata.co.uk /271197.htm (628 words)

	The Cumbria Directory is a traveler's guide to Cumbria and the Lake District.
		The Cumbria Directory is a traveler's guide to Cumbria and the Lake District.
		Cumbria is a land of beauty and variety, from its busy cities and historic market towns to its stone and slate villages, each possessing their own character.
		Everywhere the grandeur of the scenery speaks to the glory of Cumbria.
	www.thecumbriadirectory.com /index.php?page=town&towns=Coniston (193 words)

	JOHN RUSKIN MUSEUM CONISTON CUMBRIA \| BLUEBIRD K7 AND DONALD CAMPBELL CBE SPEED ACE \| ELECTRIC LAND SPEED RECORD PROJECT
		Coniston has two totally different rock groups represented in the area.
		The geology of the Coniston area is best viewed from Grizedale Forest, which is to the east of Coniston.
		On Thursday 8th March 2001 Bluebird was recovered from Coniston Water where she had lain since the 4th of January 1967.
	www.bluebird-electric.net /ruskin_museum_coniston_cumbria.htm (911 words)

	The Lake District - Hawkshead & Coniston, Cumbria
		The Lake District - Hawkshead and Coniston, Cumbria
		Hawkshead and Coniston are two popular holiday centres in the very heart of the Lake District.
		Coniston, though smaller than Ambleside, has a lively atmosphere and all the facilities of Coniston Water close at hand.
	www.heartofthelakes.co.uk /coniston.html (172 words)

	Coniston Holidays - Local Area Coniston - Accommodation Cumbria - Lakedistrict Coniston Holidays (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Coniston has a splendid setting at the northern end of Coniston Water, overlooked by the Old Man Of Coniston 2,627ft.
		The Romans mined it and in the 18th and 19th centuries, the village grew in importance with the development of mining at the head of church beck, the area now known as Coppermines Valley.
		Coniston Water is the second largest of the Lakes.
	www.conistonholidays.co.uk /local-area.htm (547 words)

	Steam Yacht Gondola
		The Gondola, which is the oldest steam yacht in the North of England was built in 1859 by the Furness Railway Company as an attraction for the tourists they brought by train to Coniston.
		She was retired in 1936, was used as a house-boat, and abandoned in the 1960's.
		The restored yacht was relaunched on 25th March 1980, and after a break of 44 years re-entered public service on Coniston Water, Cumbria's third largest lake.
	www.visitcumbria.com /amb/gondola.htm (246 words)

	Coniston Water Cumbria
		Five mile long Coniston Water is home to the village of the same name in southern Lakeland.
		The most famous of the mountains is Coniston Old Man, a favourite of climbers for its views.
		Coniston Water is located off the A5084 from the south, and A593 from the north by the village of Coniston.
	www.thecumbriadirectory.com /Cumbria_Countryside/Lakes/Coniston_Water/Coniston_Water.php (279 words)

	Thurston House - 6 - Coniston, Cumbria Cottages
		Thurston House - 6 - Coniston, Cumbria Cottages
		Thurston House - 6 - Cumbria, Lake District
		Coniston, located in the heart of the Lake District National Park, is an ideal centre for walking, sailing and other outdoor pursuits.
	cottage-breaks.co.uk /lda158/6.htm (242 words)

	The Ruskin Museum, Coniston
		Ruskin's heirs, the Severns (who did not wish to open Brantwood to the public), and W.G. Collingwood gave a comprehensive selection of watercolours, drawings, sketchbooks, manuscripts and personal memorabilia to the new museum.
		The Ruskin Museum was opened at the end of August 1901 by Canon Rawnsley, a devoted follower of Ruskin, and has attracted numerous visitors ever since.
		The new displays cover Coniston's history from the stone age (Langdale axes and other implements) and the Bronze age (weapons and other artefacts) to the jet era (Donald Campbell and Bluebird) via the copper mines and slate quarries which riddle the surrounding fells, charr fishing, and Herdwick sheep husbandry.
	www.visitcumbria.com /amb/rusmus.htm (405 words)

	BLUEBIRD CAFE, LAKE CONISTON CUMBRIA LAKE DISTRICT \| DONALD CAMPBELL AND BLUEBIRD K7 SON OF SIR MALCOLM CAMPBELL, SPEED ...
		The 'Bluebird' cafe is situated on the shore of Coniston Water in the Cumbrian Lake District.
		The Bluebird Café by the Lake is situated on the shore of Coniston Water in the Cumbrian Lake District.
		Close by is the Coniston Boating Centre, from where you may hire boats, the Coniston Launch and the National Trust's S.Y Gondola which sails daily on the Lake.
	www.bluebird-electric.net /bluebird_cafe.htm (589 words)

	BBC - Cumbria - Enjoy Cumbria - John Ruskin
		On the shores of Coniston Water, in the shadow of The Old Man, is Brantwood the home of John Ruskin.
		As a keen conservationist, he understood the damage that man was causing to the natural environment.
		Until the coming of the railway in 1859, the 5½-mile ribbon of Coniston Water was a remote and little-visited place.
	www.bbc.co.uk /cumbria/enjoy_cumbria/famous_people/ruskin.shtml (682 words)

	More-b Coniston at Local.co.uk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Coniston village is situated in the heart of the English Lake District, and our guest house, Lakeland House, is located in the centre of Coniston Village.
		Oaklands Guesthouse: B&B Coniston is situated in the village of Coniston, which is centrally located for exploring the Lake District, with its wealth of historic houses, visitor atractions and outstanding natural beauty.
		Coniston Lodge Hotel in Coniston offers quality bed and breakfast (B&B) accommodation close to Coniston Water at the heart of the Lake District.
	www.local.co.uk /Coniston/More-b (705 words)

	Cumbria Hotel UK Lake District Hotel Accommodation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Cumbria Hotel Ambleside Lake District Hotel Accommodation provides a database of hotel accommodation thoughout Cumbria.
		For Accommodation in the Lake District, we also recommend Search Cumbria a site which has many pages on Lake District Villages, Cumbria accommodation and Lake District Tourist Information.
		Lake District "Village of the year" in 1997, Coniston Water home to the famous steam yacht 'Gondolar', a quieter mid Lakes village.
	www.cumbria-hotel.org.uk (161 words)

	Coniston Cumbria England UK Coniston Holidays Cottages & Apartments Self Catering Holiday Accommodation United Kingdom ...
		Coniston Holidays consists of 2 cottages and 4 apartments all situated in the centre of Coniston village.
		All accommodation has parking facilities and the cottages are set in their own gardens with views of the surrounding fells.
		Coniston is an ideal base for walking, water sports or touring.
	www.comestaywithus.com /england-hotels/link/sc/conistonholidays.html (74 words)

	Coverdale Books - Rare, used, and out-of-print books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Browsing by subject category is the easiest way to get an impression of what we may have in your areas of interest.
		We are based in Millom, Cumbria on the edge of the Lake District.
		Coniston is nearby with Brantwood, the home of Ruskin, on its shores.
	www.coverdalebooks.co.uk (386 words)

	Greenbeck Cottage in Coniston - Cumbria & the Lake District - UK Cottage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Greenbeck Cottage in Coniston - Cumbria & the Lake District - UK Cottage
		Greenbeck Cottage is a cosy and comfortable retreat nestling at the foot of the Old Man of Coniston in this most popular of Lakeland villages.
		Coniston Water is only half a mile away, offering water sports and glorious walking scenery.
	www.ukcottage.com /cumbria+lake-district/greenbeck.htm (156 words)

	CONISTON Hotels Accommodation - Hotel Guest Houses B&Bs Bed and Breakfasts in CONISTON - Tourist Net UK guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Situated in Coniston, the hotel has excellent views of the Lakeland mountains and is close to Coniston Water (which Donald Campbell used for his water speed record with his jet boat Bluebird).
		Situated alongside Coniston Water, the Waterhead has a history of over 100 years in the hotel business.
		The Crown Hotel is situated in the centre of Coniston village where fine ales, good food and warm hospitality awaits.
	www.touristnetuk.com /Nw/cumbria/accommodation/ac-serviced/coniston.htm (227 words)

	Coniston (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Coniston is located in the south west of the lake district adjacent to the lake Coniston water.
		Coniston gets quite busy in the summer so book early if you want a guaranteed place to stay.
		The Crown is located in the center of Coniston and is undergoing major reconstruction which should be completed before August.
	www.lbw2000.eu.org /coniston.html (650 words)

	holiday cottages Lake District, Cumbria: Ullswater, Coniston (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Wha House Cottage, Wha House, Eskdale, Cumbria & The Lake District:
		Birch Cottage, 8 Edinboro, Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District:
		Roundhill Cottage, Easdale, Grasmere, Cumbria & The Lake District:
	www.cottageguide.co.uk /Hi (295 words)

	The Craggs, Self Catering, Coniston, Cumbria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The cottages are situated near to the centre of the delightful village of Coniston.
		They are however in a hidden setting at the end of a leafy lane adjacent to Church Beck.
		The local attractions of Coniston are a 2 minute walk along this lane.
	www.the-craggs.co.uk (163 words)

	Ruskin, John category on BookFizz UK
		The first stage of a project to secure for posterity and make accessible the foremost collection of works of art on paper (1,486), diaries (29 volumes), letters (around 8000), literary manuscripts and transcripts (300), photographs and daguerreotypes (1835), printed books (over 3,500) and other material relating to Ruskin and his circle.
		Coniston's museum, exhibiting much material from John Ruskin's Life and Work, along with other items relevant to Coniston.
		Illustrated essay on the major exhibition, held during 2000, at the Tate Gallery in London, on John Ruskin, JMW Turner and the Pre-Raphaelites.
	dir.bookfizz.co.uk /Authors/R/Ruskin,_John (559 words)

	Coniston Lodge Hotel in Coniston, B&B, Lake District, B & B, Accommodation, Bed and Breakfast, Self Catering, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Coniston Lodge Hotel in Coniston, BandB, Lake District, B and B, Accommodation, Bed and Breakfast, Self Catering, Cottage, Cumbria
		Mr and Mrs Robinson are to be congratulated for their continuing improvements program, resulting in an immaculately maintained property.
		Coniston Lodge continues to offer quality standards commensurate with Five Diamond guest accommodation.
	www.coniston-lodge.com (104 words)

	Self Catering Cottages Lake District Cumbria: Coniston Self Catering (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		For the less energetic there are numerous low level walks and an abundance of visitor attractions within easy travelling distance.
		The classic beauty spot of Tarn Hows, near Coniston, is within easy walking distance and boat trips on the lake are always popular.
		The Black Bull has its own micro brewery at the back of the pub and its award winning Bluebird bitter is well worth sampling.
	www.cottagenet.com /coniston.htm (302 words)

	Black Bull Inn & Hotel - Coniston Cumbria
		Situated in the picturesque village of Coniston, which provides an ideal base for walkers or those wanting to take advantage of sightseeing around the Lake District.
		Walkers of all capabilities find it ideal and there are many other activities such as horseriding, bike hire and motorbike hire located near to us and of course the Steamship Genola which cruises the lake.
		We take pride in our accommodation as well and rooms are very well looked after, with at least 2 a year being refurbished, so you can always be sure of a fresh feel.
	www.pub-explorer.com /cumbria/pub/blackbullinnhotelconiston.htm (491 words)

	Yew Tree Farm, Coniston, Cumbria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		In 1929, when Beatrix Potter was 64 years old, the Monk Coniston estate came up for sale.
		The estate consisted of 2500 acres of land around the head of Coniston Water.
		It consisted of the well-known beauty spot Tarn Hows, seven farms including Yew Tree, Boon Crag, High Arnside, High Tilberthwaite and High Yewdale, as well as cottages, quarries and open fell land.
	www.visitcumbria.com /nattrust/yewtrfm.htm (234 words)

	Holiday Cottages Cumbria Lake District: Coniston Holiday Cottage
		A charming grade II listed cottage in a lovely peaceful location at the foot of the fell close to the village and lake.
		The cottage is within 10 minutes walk of the Coniston village where there are a good selection of shops and a number of pubs, serving excellent bar meals.
		Coniston, with its backdrop of the Old Man of Coniston and its proximity to the lake makes an ideal base for a holiday in the Lake District.
	www.cottagenet.co.uk /coniston.htm (301 words)

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