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	Coniston Water (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab-3.cs.princeton.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Coniston Water (sometimes simply called Coniston locally) in Cumbria, England is the third largest lake in the English Lake District.
		Coniston Water is an example of a ribbon lake formed by glaciation.
		In the 13th and 14th centuries, Coniston Water was an important source of fish for the monks of Furness Abbey who owned the lake and much of the surrounding land.
	coniston-water.iqnaut.net.cob-web.org:8888 (493 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Coniston Sailing Club is a family orientated sailing club, situated on the west bank of Coniston Water a short walk from Coniston village in the shadow of Coniston Old Man, a local mountain about 800 metres high.
		Coniston Water is approximately 8.5 km long and 0.8 km wide at its widest point.
		Coniston Sailing Club has a varied calendar of organised sailing events from cruises, club racing, national class race meetings and national class championships for both dinghies and cruisers.
	www.conistonsailingclub.co.uk (222 words)

	Coniston Water
		At five miles long, and with a maximum depth of 184 feet, Coniston Water is the third largest of the lakes.
		Arthur Ransome based his book 'Swallows and Amazons' on Coniston Water, and much fun may be had trying to discover the locations of the stories.
		On 8 March 2001, Bluebird was raised from the bed of Coniston Water, on 28 May the remains of what was later proved to be Campbell's body were brought from the lake.
	www.visitcumbria.com /amb/conistn.htm (395 words)

	Wordsworth Country - Images of Coniston Water, The Lake District, Cumbria.
		Coniston Water is the regions third largest lake at 5 miles long, ½ a mile wide, a maximum depth of 180 feet, and set with good access and in easy reach from the popular village of Coniston.
		Coniston Water was also the scene of Donald Campbell's attempt on the world water speed record in his jet-powered boat, Bluebird, in January 1967.
		In the summer, when the water levels are lower, the pebbled shores are ideal for picnics and provide good views of the little over 800 metre high “Old Man” to the north west.
	www.wordsworthcountry.com /lakes/coniston.htm (276 words)

	Coniston Water in the English Lake District is the third largest of all the lakes.
		Coniston Water in the English Lake District is the third largest of all the lakes.
		The village of Coniston lies at the northern end of Coniston Water; the village is set in beautiful surroundings and is a popular centre for tourists to explore the surrounding area and Lake District.
		Coniston Water Festival takes place regularly, it is a week long event centred on Coniston Water, a boat dressing and water parade are on of the focal pints of the festival.
	www.lakedistrict-stay.co.uk /tourist/Coniston-Water.html (649 words)

	Coniston Cumbria
		But the village of Coniston, on the edge of Coniston Water, came into its own as a result of the mining industry, and the village still retains this heritage.
		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 launch ferry cruise swallows campbell
		Coniston Water is the third longest stretch of water in the Lake District, after Windermere and Ullswater.
		In 1992 Coniston Launch established a service around the North of the lake with one boat (M.L. Ruskin), and a second boat (M.L. Ransome) was added in 1995.
		There is a thriving sailing club based at Coniston Hall, a number of Outdoor Education establishments that teach water sports to schools,etc, there is a small cruising yacht club based at Lake Bank, and various small craft can be hired by the day from Coniston Boating Centre.
	www.conistonlaunch.co.uk /map.shtml (474 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)

	Coniston Lake District UK
		Coniston grew from the mineral wealth of copper which was found in the mountains and mined especially during the 18th & 19th Century's with the village expanding.
		He is buried in Coniston and lies underneath a carved cross in the northeast corner of the churchyard.
		Coniston is a popular place for walkers who want to tackle the Coniston Round which has some fine views on clear days.
	www.lakedistrictletsgo.co.uk /townsvillagers/coniston/coniston_main.html (578 words)

	Coniston Cottages Self Cateing Lake District
		The spectacular backdrop of Coniston Old Man dominates the skyline to the west, while it is sheltered by Grizedale Forest to the East.
		Originally built in 1859 she was in service till 1936 until she was left derelict on the shores of Coniston Water.
		Coniston Water was the place of the tragic death of Donald Campbell, the famous water speed ace whose craft bluebird was recently found and recovered.
	www.conistonbreaks.com /lakedistrict.htm (759 words)

	BBC - Cumbria - Enjoy Cumbria - Donald Campbell and Coniston
		Coniston - steeped in history and the home of a number of world records - is set in the centre of the Lake District.
		John Ruskin and Brantwood, on the shores of Coniston Water.
		Coniston is often omitted from the agendas of visitors to the county in favour of areas such as Grasmere and Windermere.
	www.bbc.co.uk /cumbria/enjoy_cumbria/famous_people/campbell.shtml (527 words)

	Coniston and Coniston Water tourist information, Lake District
		Full Description: Coniston is located in the south west of the lake district at the northern end of Coniston Water and overlooked by the Old Man of Coniston, a 2,627ft spectacular and relatively easy Mountain to climb.
		Coniston grew from the mineral wealth of copper which was found in the mountains and mined especially during the 18th & 19th Century's.
		The lake of Coniston is beautiful and a popular place for swimming and boating, Coniston Water has in the past also been the location for attempts at water-speed records.
	www.lakedistrict-stay.co.uk /tourist/Coniston.html (636 words)

	English Lakes - An illustrated guide to the Lake District - Coniston Water. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Coniston Water is situated to the west of Lake Windermere, lying parallel to it.
		Coniston is dominated by the Old Man of Coniston which rises to 803 metres and is a favourite with hill walkers.
		Coniston was the site of Donald Campbell's world water speed record bids, which culminated in his tragic death on 4th January, 1967, when his boat somersaulted whilst attempting to reach a speed of 300 mph.
	www.english-lakes.com /lake_coniston.html (424 words)

	Welcome to The Dalesman
		The steam yacht, a mixture of a Venetian gondola and an English steam yacht, was originally launched from Coniston Hall for service on Coniston Water in 1859.
		In 1937 her boiler was sold to power a saw mill and the hull became a houseboat.
		It was on Coniston Water, in 1967, that Donald Campbell, in his boat Bluebird, tried to break the water speed record.
	www.dalesman.co.uk /walks/conistonwater.htm (1060 words)

	Lakeland Landscape - Coniston Water (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Coniston Water is a beautiful stretch and was chosen by Arthur Ransome as the setting for his world-famous novel Swallows and Amazons.
		More recently, Coniston Water was used by Donald Campbell to set the world water speed record in 1955.
		On the eastern shore of Coniston Water is Brantwood, once home of poet, philosopher and painter John Ruskin, who is buried in the churchyard in nearby Coniston.
	www.lakelandscape.co.uk /conwater.htm (223 words)

	Coniston and Hawkshead : Attractions \| Frommers.com
		Of the many places to go boating in the Lake District, Coniston Water in the Lake District National Park may be the best.
		Coniston Water lies in a tranquil wooded valley between Grizedale Forest and the high fells of Coniston Old Man and Wetherlam.
		From the gravel beach, you may be able to spot the varied water birds and plants that make Coniston Water a valuable but fragile habitat for wildlife.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/conistonandhawkshead/0527010029.html (420 words)

	Coniston Water Festival, 3rd - 9th July 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Set high in the heart of the English Lake District lies Coniston Water, ‘long streaked’ in a beautiful wooded fertile vale; with an abundance of wildlife such as red squirrels and wild deer.
		The Coniston Water Festival was instituted in the later half of the 19th century has continued with some breaks to the present day.
		The festival is a week long series of events centered on Coniston Water and the valley, with a boat dressing and water parade as one of the centre pieces of the festival.
	www.conistonwaterfestival.org.uk (237 words)

	Coniston, Coniston Water, John Ruskin and the English Lake District in Cumbria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Coniston, Coniston Water, John Ruskin and the English Lake District in Cumbria
		Indelibly linked with the village of Coniston is the name of John Ruskin, who lived at Brantwood across Coniston Water, and who is buried in Coniston Parish churchyard.
		Overlooking Coniston Water, it was his home from 1872 to his death in 1900.
	www.manchester2002-uk.com /daytrips/lakes/lakes10.html (619 words)

	CNN.com - Human remains found at Bluebird site - May 28, 2001
		The wreck of Campbell's boat was recovered from the bottom of Coniston Water in March.
		Campbell was attempting to break his own world water speed record of 276mph, on January 4, 1967, when the boat vaulted from the lake's surface and somersaulted before crashing, killing him instantly.
		But it was discovered 150ft at the bottom of Coniston, in the Lake District, at the end of last year.
	edition.cnn.com /2001/WORLD/europe/UK/03/08/coniston.bluebird (429 words)

	Coniston, Cumbria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Coniston is a village in the region of Furness, the area of Cumbria that was part of Lancashire from 1182 to 1974, 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 (378 words)

	The American Winston Churchill
		A dozen little brooks are born high among the western spruces on Coniston to score deep, cool valleys in their way through Clovelly township to the broad river — valleys full of the music of the water and fresh with the odor of the ferns.
		Coniston was a Congregational town still, and the deacons and dignitaries of that church were likewise the pillars of the state.
		Coniston, his native town, which he had served and revered, was dishonored, and it was for him, Lysander Richardson, to proclaim her disgrace.
	wwwfac.mcdaniel.edu /History/awc.html (18893 words)

	Coniston Water - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ruskin is buried in the churchyard in the village of Coniston, at the north end of the lake.
		Some of Coniston Water's islands and other local landmarks can be identified in the novel.
		Coniston Water as seen from Holme Fell, 1.5 miles (3 km) to the north.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Coniston_Water (586 words)

	Program Areas
		Campers have 8 activity areas during a two-week stay at Coniston, and during free choice time they have the opportunity to play in programs that are not on their schedule.
		All program supplies are included in the camp tuition, except for water skiing and horseback riding which require an additional fee and early registration (before campers arrive).
		Coniston is a member of the Certified Horsemanship Association and our riding director is a certified instructor of the organization.
	www.coniston.org /html/program_areas.html (811 words)

	Coniston Country Fair: Coniston Hall Sunday 23rd July 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The fair takes place in the grounds of Coniston Hall and is set amongst superb surroundings on the shores of Coniston water against a backdrop of the famous Coniston Old Man and it's surrounding fells.
		A ferret show and ferret racing were reintroduced in 2005 and proved to be a great hit with the visitors, we hope they will prove just as big an attraction in 2006.
		There is something for everyone at the Coniston Country Fair with Trade Stands, Craft Fair, Licenced Bar and Refreshment Tent and plenty of things for the kids to do - look at their page on this website.
	www.conistoncountryfair.com (556 words)

	Guardian \| Bluebird's wreck found in Coniston Water
		Cambell was the holder of the world land and water speed records when he died on January 4 1967 while trying to break his record on Coniston Water in the Lake District.
		Coniston residents spoke yesterday of their reservations at the proposals to bring the boat, and possibly Campbell's body, to the surface.
		Mike Humphreys, custodian of the Ruskin museum in Coniston, which has an exhibition dedicated to Campbell, said: "The feeling in the village is that it would be wrong for someone to make commercial gain out of it.
	www.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,4130837-103690,00.html (669 words)

	Coniston Water Cumbria
		Five mile long Coniston Water is home to the village of the same name in southern Lakeland.
		Coniston Water is a good source of char.
		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)

	News and updates around Coniston \| Upcoming Events Around the Coniston area \| Coniston Tourist Information
		Coniston Information for all, including events, places to see and visit, shopping, travel and much more.
		Coniston Community TIC acheive excellent results of above average 79.5% & 55% respectively."We are so proud of our volunteers & everybody that has helped at the TIC in recent months".
		We have set up a "not for profit company" to run operations and have recieved much help, encouragement and advice from the former TIC staff, Coniston Parish Council (CPC) the LDNPA, Cumbria Tourist Board (CTB) and Graham Lamont of Lamont Pridmore Chartered Accountants all of whom have given their valuable advice free of charge.
	www.conistontic.org /news.shtml (532 words)

	Welcome to the Coniston 14 Homepage - A 13.8 mile race that circles coniston water and boasts many stunning views
		of road that circles Coniston water and there are stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
		Many thousands of runners who have taken part in the Coniston 14 will be saddened to learn of John Kirkbride’s death from cancer in July 2006.
		John was one of the founders of the Race when it started in the early 1980’s and was a keen local runner on many occasions.
	www.coniston14.co.uk (208 words)

	BLUEBIRD AGFA POWER BOAT AND GINA CAMPBELL WOMENS WORLD WATER SPEED RECORD HOLDER
		The Coniston Institute and Ruskin Museum Charitable Trust now want to provide a permanent home for the remains of Bluebird and are seeking permission for a 10m by 10m extension to the Museum to house it.
		The application is supported by a letter from the Curator of the museum stating that Bluebird is part of Coniston’s heritage and the people of Coniston "believe most strongly" that the craft belongs in the town as a "permanent memorial to a great British hero".
		One of the most controversial acts to have taken place at Coniston in recent years was the raising of Bluebird from the lake bed during the spring of 2001.
	www.solarnavigator.net /bluebird_agfa_gina_campbell.htm (2581 words)

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