We walked from Yew Tree Farm into Coniston, about 2 miles, along a very pretty woodlands path with plenty of bluebells. Along the way we ran into a charity walk - the Keswick to Barrow 40 - which is a 40 mile walk and there were hundreds of them. Coniston was their half way point.
We looked around Coniston where the girls shopped, visited the church and also went to Donald Campbell's grave. He was killed on Coniston Lake in 1967 trying to break the world water speed record in his jet boat which many of you may remember. The Church also has the grave of John Ruskin - apparently he was a famous writer who was very influential around here.
The local cricket team were playing so we watched that for a while. They have a stunning location for their ground. Then after walking back to the farm, relaxed with well earned drinks then had dinner at the Crown Inn in Coniston.
Once again the weather was unseasonally sensational.Read more
EnglandLittle Langdale54°23’23” N 3°3’27” W
EnglandLittle Langdale54°23’23” N 3°3’27” W