Highlight • Settlement
Coniston Village
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June 20, 2026
Hiking
Coniston is said to be derived from the Old Norse words Konigs Tun or king's settlement. That king is said to have been Thorstein, a Viking who gave his name to Thurstinii Watra, the old name of Coniston Water.
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September 10, 2018
Road cycling
September 17, 2018
Road cycling
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Elevation 60 m