Photo of Coniston, a country estate near Little Langdale in the Lake District, Cumbria, north west England.

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Coniston

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Held by the National Trust for everyone to enjoy, Coniston is open country in Cumbria. It is one of 26 National Trust places the Albion Guide charts in the county. While you're in the area, you could pick up Cumbria Way, or take in the views from Holme Fell. The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 9.3 km to the east.

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Photo of Tom Gill Waterfalls, a waterfall near Little Langdale in the Lake District, Cumbria, north west England.

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Photo of Tarn Hows, a tarn near Hawkshead in the Lake District, Cumbria, north west England.

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Photo of Colwith Force, a waterfall near Little Langdale in the Lake District, Cumbria, north west England.

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Photo of Skelwith Force, a waterfall near Skelwith Bridge in the Lake District, Cumbria, north west England.

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Photo of Elter Water, a Lake near Elterwater in the Lake District, Cumbria, north west England.

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3.4 km N