Set beneath the impressive shadow of The Old Man of Coniston and alongside Lake Coniston, Coniston is one of the most well known of all Lakeland destinations. Largely built in local grey stone this centrally located town is the shopping hub for many visitors to the Lakes area. However, there is much to see in and around Coniston itself. The splendid village church, the resting place of the famous Coniston ’Renaissance man’ Ruskin, is an enchanting place to walk around. Ruskin’s former home of Brantwood (located across the lake) is also open to the public.
