Activities
The village has many activities available. is only a few yards
behind Beckside is Spoon Hall, where daily pony treks are available.
 
Down in the Village Summertreks hire out mountain bikes, canoes and
walking equipment.
Down by the lake side you can hire a boat, from the Coniston boating
centre, sail, swim or take a leisurely
trip on the famous steam yacht Gondola.
If you are a keen fisherman or fancy a try, Coniston is one of the few
lakes where char can be caught, a fish that dates back to the Ice Age.
daily or weekly permits are available from the village Post Office or
Information Centre. Other fish to be caught in the lake include Brown
Trout, Pike, Perch, Eels and in the Autumn you might be lucky enough to
spot the Sea Trout.
The Cutting Room, Our local hairdresser.
You can also treat yourself to a tan or receive a manicure.
The Co-op, For all your household needs.
The Village Pantry, If you fancy a picnic, the Pantry will be happy to
provide you with sandwiches, cakes and pies.
The Post Office, Post cards home and souvenirs.
Harold Hutchinson, the local butcher, will deliver if you see something you
fancy in his shop.
Barclays Bank (Open three days a week) or there are cash machines.
Cafés:
Jumping Jenny Brantwood.
-A nice café overlooking the lake quite
pricey, excellent soups.
Lucy’s on a plate, Ambleside
- A Mediterranean styled café with some
interesting dishes and a nice atmosphere.
Chesters, Skelwith Bridge
- A unique but quite expensive Café next to
Kirkstone galleries, good cakes, well worth a visit.
Pubs: in Coniston an surrounding area
The Ship Inn Coniston (015394 41249)
-
Just around the corner from Beckside, great food and a friendly atmosphere
Queens Head, Hawkshead, (015394) 36271
- A good village pub in the centre of
Hawkshead serving meals in the bar and a separate dining room. Winner of
the good pub food award.
The Drunken Duck, Coniston-Ambleside Road, Near Tarn
Hows (015934) 36347
- A country pub serves bar meals and has a
separate dining room, also the home of Barngates brewery.
Black Bull, Coniston, (015394) 41335
- The best of the village pubs as far as
food is concerned, serves traditional pub bar meals and brew’s it’s own
beer. Bluebird Bitter and Old Man Ale.
The Blacksmith’s Arms, Broughton Mills, (01229) 716824
- An old fashioned pub, low-ceilings and
stone floors, the food is traditional and usually of a high standard.
Restaurants:
Spindles, Coniston, (015394) 41256
- A small Family restaurant good food
cooked to order. Reasonably priced. Booking advisable.
The Glass House, Ambleside, (015394) 32137
- A converted watermill in the centre of
Ambleside. Good food quite pricey. Booking is strongly recommended.
The Port Hole, Bowness-on-Windermere, (015394) 42793
- An Old Fashioned Italian-Styled
restaurant in the centre of Bowness. Booking is strongly recommended. A
nice place for lunch if you are in the area.
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