Coniston, village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, UK
Coniston is a village located in South Lakeland, England, situated on the shore of Coniston Water. The settlement features traditional stone buildings and serves as a base for exploring walking routes through the surrounding fells and countryside.
The village developed over centuries as an agricultural community in the Lake District region. By the 19th century, it became a destination for tourists drawn to the lakes and mountains of the area.
The village is best explored on foot, with clear paths running around the lake and through the village center. The place fills up quickly during peak seasons and weekends, so arriving early in the day is advisable for parking and a quieter experience.
The village attracted writers and artists throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, lending it a creative character that persists today. Visitors often discover quieter corners and studios tucked away from the main streets that reflect this artistic heritage.
Location: South Lakeland
Website: http://coniston-net.com/cms
GPS coordinates: 54.36800,-3.07300
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:20
Old Man of Coniston
3 km
Brantwood
1.8 km
Slater's Bridge
5.6 km
Ruskin Museum
322 m
Coniston Hall
1.1 km
Holme Fell
3.3 km
Coniston copper mines
2.3 km
Three Shire Stone
5.9 km
Brim Fell
3.5 km
Great Carrs
4.8 km
Lawson Park
2.7 km
Greenburn Reservoir
5 km
Low Water Beck
2.2 km
Church of St Andrew
165 m
Monk Coniston
1.7 km
Pierce How Bridge
5.4 km
Memorial cross to John Ruskin approximately 23 metres east of St Andrew's Church
141 m
Shepherd's Bridge
2.6 km
High Yewdale Farmhouse and outbuildings
2.5 km
Low Yewdale Farmhouse and Cottage
1.8 km
Coniston War Memorial
182 m
High Oxen Fell Farmhouse
4.8 km
Low Hall Garth
5.4 km
Monk Coniston
1.7 km
Lodge and former stable approximately 70 metres to south of Brantwood, Coniston
1.9 km
Privy approximately 13 metres to south of Coniston Hall, Coniston
1.2 km
Two bloomeries, 340m and 570m NNE of Hoathwaite Landing on Coniston Water
1.9 km
Eye Catcher Approximately 202 Metres North East Of Sheperd Bridge
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