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LAKE
WINDERMERE - The west shore of Lake Windermere was
the boundary for the old county of Lancashire and is much
more unspoiled than the east and north sides. The two smaller
islands on the left go by the rather attractive name of "Lilies
of the Valley" while the larger Belle Island is well-known
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PEEL
ISLAND, CONISTON WATER - Seen here from the quaintly
named High Near Peel shore given to the National Trust in
the 1930's, this island has a superb natural "harbour"
on the left which was alledgedly the model for the one on
Wild Cat Island, the fictional island featured in Arthur Ransom's
"Swallows and Amazons". Visit early in the day for
reflections like this! |
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CONISTON WATER LOOKING NORTH EAST - A popular lay-by
on the west side of the lake at the southern end affords good
views of the Fairfield Horseshoe. Peel Island (of Swallows
and Amazons fame) is just visible on the right. |
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SUNNY
BANK JETTY, CONISTON WATER - In October 2008 heavy
rain caused the lake to rise several feet, wrecking the jetty
used by the Coniston launches. Fortunately the last section
is made to rise and fall with the height of the water in the
lake and was soon replaced into its guides. |
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WATER
PARK JETTY, CONISTON WATER - The Gondola doesn't
venture this far south on the lake. To visit here stop at
the first car park north of Nibthwaite and walk back down
the road or take the Electric Launch from Coniston.
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LAKE
BANK, CONISTON WATER - A calm April morning - you
can't always rely on the views but it's beautiful in all weathers. |
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FELL
FOOT, WINDERMERE. This National Trust park is a favourite
with families during the summer and a great place for "messing
around in boats". Early in the morning it can be deserted
and this often provides the best views. |
