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Coniston Walking Festival 2009
CONISTON WALKING FESTIVAL - 25TH - 27TH SEPTEMBER 2009
A weekend packed with over 30 events and walks including famous personalities of British mountaineering: Rebecca Stephens & Leo Houlding
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Access Statement for Coniston Tourist Information Centre
Introduction
Quality, knowledge and good customer service are at the heart of Coniston’s Tourist Information Service.
Set in the heart of the old Lakeland village, the tourist information centre is a superb shop window for Coniston and its surroundings.
We aim to provide excellent service to all visitors and aim to make the Tourist Information Centre accessible to as many people as possible.
Pre-Arrival
• Visit www.conistontic.org for details of the full range of services on offer
• Clearly worded brochures describing attractions in the area and including contact numbers, email and website addresses for local businesses and the Tourist Information Centre
• Information available in large print by prior arrangement
• Transport information: www.traveline.org.uk
• Nearest Railway Station: Windermere (12 miles)
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
• Conveniently situated next to the main car and coach park, which has 55 standard parking bays, 3 widened bays for wheelchair users and 3 spaces for coaches
• Car parking charges: £1.50 for I hour; £2.50 for 2 hours; £4.50 for 4 hours and £6.50 for all day parking
• The Centre is well signposted from the village centre
• Public and wheelchair accessible toilet facilities are available in the car park
Main Entrance, Reception, Display Areas and Gift Shop
• The Tourist Information Centre is open 9am – 5pm every day
• Ground floor level access with no steps. Entrances on either side of the building through wide (800mm) doors
• Assistants are on hand for difficult to reach items
• Split level reception desk with a low counter area and chairs around the
centre
• Non-slip carpet throughout
• Good lighting and colour contrast
• Large airy space and interior circulation for wheelchairs and buggies
• Assistance dogs are welcome
• All items in the shop are clearly priced
Information and Services
• One to one assistance from professional staff and local volunteers
• We promote accessible routes for walkers with limited mobility, wheelchair users or families with buggies. There are 39 routes across the National Park suitable for people with limited mobility
• Accommodation booking service
• Coniston loyalty card can be purchased for £3 providing a wide range of discounts at local stores and attractions.
• WiFi internet available for a small donation to the TIC
• Information available in large print on request
• Email enquiries welcomed
Contact Information
Telephone: 015394 41533
Email: mail@conistontic.org
Address: Coniston TIC
Ruskin Avenue
Coniston
LA21 8EH
We welcome your feedback; please contact us if you have any comments.
Coniston Cycling Leaflet Downloads
For a excellent local cycle map click here: PDF Download
LOTS & LOTS OF INFO 2009
You may want to scroll down these pages to see events for the coming months of 2009.
A Coniston Post Card
Coniston Walking Festival Programme 2008
If you would like to look at this years successfull Walking Festival Programme, you may want to download it at Programme
THE 2008 WALKING FESTIVAL WAS A HUGE SUCCESS, NICK CRANE WAS EXTREMELY IMPRESSED WITH THE ORGANISATION.
NEXT YEARS WALKING FESTIVAL WILL BE BIGGER, BETTER AND A WIDER PROGRAMME OF EVENTS....
Coniston Web Cam
What we have here is a small peaceful village set in a perfect location. Look for your self.....
Click Here & then click the tab-Coniston Webcam
Webcam kindly sponsored by Bank Ground Farm B+B and Cottages.
THE OLD MAN THIS MORNING!
WEATHER TODAY:
Mountain Report
MOUNTAIN WEATHER
BBC Forecast (5 Day Summary)
FIVE DAY OUTLOOK
Blacks Weatherline Forecast (5 Day Summary)
WEATHERLINE
OLD MAN WEBCAM 2
SUMMITREKS WEB CAM
WiFi For The Area!
WiFi Wireless Internet Now Available for a Small Donation to the TIC
This has been installed due to many requests from locals aswell as visitors to the area. We are happy to provide this technological improvment for use in the TIC.
A small donation is requested & a password to access the Internet will be available.
What Does WiFi Mean? Click Here!
Cumbria Events 2009
*****EVENTS FOR- Wider Area!*****
Further Information- Click Here!
Sponsored by Cumbria Tourism.
January 2010
Please Visit www.golakes.co.uk or www.lakelandgateway.info
Pages will be updated soon, you may wish to gain current information by ringing our TIC on 015394 41533.
February 2010
Please Visit www.golakes.co.uk or www.lakelandgateway.info
Pages will be updated soon, you may wish to gain current information by ringing our TIC on 015394 41533.
March 2009
7th March 09!-Malcolm Wilson Stages Rally.
Look Here as Information Progresses
Saturday 28th March. CONISTON 14 Road Race
Click Here for further Details - Coniston 14/
Please Visit www.golakes.co.uk or www.lakelandgateway.info
April 2009
Please Visit www.golakes.co.uk or www.lakelandgateway.info
Pages will be updated soon, you may wish to gain current information by ringing our TIC on 015394 41533.
May 2009
Saturday 2nd-4th May The Lakes Green Boat Gathering!
The Lakes Green Boat Gathering is a brand new event designed to promote and encourage sustainable boating using "green" energy. We will showcase the latest green energy technology and provide an opportunity for the industry to promote its latest products.
There is free access to the public to the whole site (there is a car parking charge) and as it is a Bank Holiday weekend we expect to attract a large number of people. The event will promote a wide range of products and materials to encourage the responsible and environmentally friendly use of our lakes, rivers and canals.
Set in the heart of the English Lake District this three day event will include a regatta of Green Boats, special talks and demonstrations, lake cruises and opportunities to hire electric boats, rowing boats and canoes. Away from the water enjoy the beautiful Lake District scenery with walks for all, mountain biking and a whole host of outdoor activities:
*Regatta of Green Boats
*Exhibition displays of environmentally-friendly products and fuel sources
*Interactive workshops with experts discussing their activities
*Lake Cruises
*Barbecues (and music) on Sat and Sun evenings
*Refreshments
*Boat Hire
Click Here for further Details
Saturday 9th May- 16th The Lakeland 214 Challenge. In May 2009 members of the Wainwright Society will be raising funds for SARDA (England) / (Lakes) with an event called the Lakeland 214 Challenge. Full details will be provided to current Society members in December and additional information for the public will be made available on the website in January 2009.
Click Here for further Details - Lakeland 214 Challenge
Sunday 10th May 2009 Fred Whitton Bike Challenge
Click Here for further Details - Fred Whitton Bike Challenge/
Entry Forms will be available from thier site from 7th January 2009- *Entrys are now Full*
Please Visit www.golakes.co.uk or www.lakelandgateway.info
Pages will be updated soon, you may wish to gain current information by ringing our TIC on 015394 41533.
June 2009
Saturday 6th June 2009- Distant Horizons Challange
40 Teams based at Coniston Sports Centre taking two extreme routes will form a basis for an 'adventure race.
Start 7.30am walking/ canoeing/cycling and an optional abseil taking approx 10 hours.
Race Information
6th June 2009- Kudu Bikes Triathlon Club: Coniston Standard Distance Triathlon.
1500m open water swim, 40km bike, 10km run.
Race Information
7th June 2009-Kudu Bikes Triathlon Club: Coniston Old Man Triathlon.
ENTER WITH CAUTION THIS ONE IS NOT EASY! 2000m open water swim, 70km hard bike, 20km hard fell run.
Saturday 13th June 2009- Distant Horizons Challange
40 Teams based at Coniston Sports Centre taking two extreme routes will form a basis for an 'adventure race.
Start 7.30am walking/ canoeing/cycling and an optional abseil taking approx 10 hours.
Please Visit www.golakes.co.uk or www.lakelandgateway.info
Pages will be updated soon, you may wish to gain current information by ringing our TIC on 015394 41533.
July 2009
3rd-4th July- The Coniston Water Festival 2009
The 2008 event will be focussed on and around Coniston Water and will include lots of water-based activities and events. Hope to see you all there.
Information
4th & 5th July- Saunders Lakeland Marathon 2009.
The Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon (SLMM) is a two-day mountain navigation event open to teams of two. Teams navigate between checkpoints, visiting them in the order given (with the exception of solo Klets competitors).
Information
Sunday 12th July 2009
UK MTB TRI
CONISTON/GRIZEDALE Mountain Bike Triathlon
Information
Another new and exciting event for 09 in this awesome setting in the English Lake District National Park.
The swim will take place from Coniston boating centre completing a 1500m loop in the lake.
The Bike will take the roads for about 3k climbing to lags Wood where it joins Grizedale forest and the North Face trail. It takes in a full loop of this red graded trail which is a mix of forest roads and purpose built single track. After a loop of the trail the course takes the same route back to transition on the roads.
The run course climbs up the slopes of "The Old Man of Coniston" stopping short of the top and traversing the contours on Walna Scar Road an old quarry route. It then descends on the bridleway towards Bowmanstead, taking the footpath through Heathwaite before dropping back into Coniston.Race headquarters will be at the John Ruskin school in Coniston where camping will be available on Friday and Saturday nights for £10.
11th-12th July The Lakeland Rose Show County Showfield, Crooklands, Kendal. >Information about the show! or telephone (01229 584926)
Sunday 19th July- Coniston Country Fair.
Coniston Country Fair offers the visitor an insight into traditional Lakeland. It is a wonderful opportunity to see the local pastimes and traditions.
The fair takes place in the grounds of Coniston Hall and is set amongst superb surroundings on the shores of Coniston water against a backdrop of the famous Coniston Old Man and it's surrounding fells. There is ample parking on the site and the fair is only a short walk from the centre of Coniston village.
* RAF Helicopter display
* Herdwick sheep show * Craft marquee * Ferret racing /show
* Gun Dog demo/scurry * Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling
* Stick show * Children’s sports * Egg throwing competition
* Foxhound/Terrier/ Lurcher show * Dog show * Pet show
* Terrier racing * Demo of Lakeland crafts * Sheep clipping comp.
* Refreshments * Beer tent/bar * 40 Trade stands * Sideshows etc.
More Information Here
25th-26th July Windermere Air Show, The Glebe, Bowness-on-Windermere.Fly-by Information Here or ring015394 46499
26-27th July Cumbria Steam Gathering Cark Airfield, Flookburgh .Steamy Information Here or ring 01524271584
31st July Ambleside Traditional Lakeland Sports Rydal Park, Nr Ambleside. Further Information- Click Here! or ring 015394 35351
Please Visit www.golakes.co.uk or www.lakelandgateway.info
Pages will be updated soon, you may wish to gain current information by ringing our TIC on 015394 41533.
August 2009
31st July -2nd August 100m Marathon In less than 40 Hours.
Starting at Coniston Sports 7.30pm Friday evening.
50 Mile Event- Ullswater
Finishes at Sports and Social
Sunday 16th August- Lakeland Country Fair
23rd August CONISTON & TORVER GARDEN CLUB
Village Garden Show on 23 August. Contact John Stoddard 41394
Please Visit www.golakes.co.uk or www.lakelandgateway.info
Pages will be updated soon, you may wish to gain current information by ringing our TIC on 015394 41533.
September 2009
12th September- Coniston Adventure Team Challenge 2009
Hike up the mountain, bike up the track, canoe up the lake, and take up the challenge for Guide Dogs.
Information here!
25th-27th September- **Coniston Walking Festival 2009**
In 2009 there will be a packed and diverse programme which will include walks themed to enable you to discover more about Coniston's geology and geography and about those adventurers, artists, poets and philosophers who have found inspiration in the Coniston landscape.
Walk & Sign-up here!
Please Visit www.golakes.co.uk or www.lakelandgateway.info
Pages will be updated soon, you may wish to gain current information by ringing our TIC on 015394 41533.
October 2009
3rd October 2009- Lake land Trails Race
please visit www.lakelandtrails.org for more information.
Please Visit www.golakes.co.uk or www.lakelandgateway.info
Pages will be updated soon, you may wish to gain current information by ringing our TIC on 015394 41533.
November 2009
Speed Records Week- Monday 3rd- Friday 7th
Click Here for further Details - coniston powerboat records/
Coniston Methodist Church
A Taste of China
Kay Shepherd will speak on “A Taste of China”
in the Methodist Chapel on Thursday
22nd November at 7.30 p.m.
Everyone is welcome.
Please Visit www.golakes.co.uk or www.lakelandgateway.info
Pages will be updated soon, you may wish to gain current information by ringing our TIC on 015394 41533.
24th November- for two weeks.... Roadworks on Hawkshead Hill
This will disrupt local bus services and car travel to and from Coniston-Hawkshead. For alternative arrangemnts, please ring the TIC during working hours.
29th November Grizedale Stages Rally
Click Here for further Details - Rally
December 2009
Please Visit www.golakes.co.uk or www.lakelandgateway.info
Pages will be updated soon, you may wish to gain current information by ringing our TIC on 015394 41533.
Local Attractions & Information
Leaflets local and for the wider area at your fingertips, if we dont have it we are happy to track it down.
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You may also wish to visit:
www.golakes.co.uk
www.lakelandgateway.info
WiFi Wireless Internet Now Available for a Small Donation to the TIC
Coniston Communtiy Website
Click Here for further Details - Coniston Community
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In this electronic age of web sites, answerphones & call centres, it is possible to pop in to our Tourist Information Centre and meet real local people ! --
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