Coniston Water is in #Cumbria in the #LakeDistrict, in 1967 it was a scene of tragedy as Donald Campbell died in his machine called Bluebird while attempting the water speed record he was 46 there is a brewery that is based in Coniston that brews an ale called Bluebird Bitter
How Deep is Coniston Lake
Coniston Water is the third-largest lake in England, after Windermere and Ullswater. Located in the Lake District National Park, it stretches for around 5 miles in length and is about half a mile wide.
The lake reaches a maximum depth of 184 feet (56 metres) and sits at an elevation of 143 feet (44 metres) above sea level. It covers an area of approximately 1.89 square miles.
The lake drains into the sea via the River Crake, which flows south towards Morecambe Bay. Coniston Water lies within a classic U-shaped glacial valley, carved out by ice during the last Ice Age, giving the surrounding landscape its dramatic shape.
One of the most iconic features near the lake is The Old Man of Coniston, the highest mountain in the area. Standing at 803 metres (2,635 feet), it offers stunning views of the lake and the wider Lake District.
The surrounding area is popular with walkers, nature lovers and history enthusiasts. The Cumbria Way, a long-distance walking route, runs along the lake’s shore. The region is also closely linked to John Ruskin, the famous writer and art critic, who lived at Brantwood on the lake’s eastern side.
Find Walks in Coniston
With its natural beauty, rich history and excellent walking trails, Coniston Water is one of Cumbria’s most treasured landscapes.
To get to know the area better book onto our guided walk up the Old Man Of Coniston on the 25th April of even better our #guidedwalkingholiday along the Cumbria way on 25th-31st July or 25th September-1st October go to
