Coniston - The Coppermines Lakes Cottages
Cumbria, United Kingdom β 0.1 km
π¬π§ Cumbria Β· United Kingdom β Altitude 59 m
This live stream shows the village of Coniston at the head of Coniston Water in the English Lake District. It is useful for checking how the weather is over the lake and the surrounding fells before you set off for a walk or a day on the water.
Coniston is a village in Cumbria, set at the northern end of Coniston Water, one of the larger lakes in the Lake District National Park. The area is known for its steep fells, slate and copper mining history, and its association with the writer and artist John Ruskin, who lived nearby. The landscape is largely open fell and woodland, with the village sitting at a modest altitude of about 59 metres above sea level.
The camera is listed as a general view, so the exact scene depends on the direction it faces at any given moment. Lake and village views like this are usually most rewarding in the early morning, when the water is often still and mist can sit on the fells, and in the late afternoon when low light picks out the hillsides. Cloud cover and rain move quickly across the valleys, so the picture can change within minutes.
The Lake District has a temperate, wet climate, with the most settled weather usually found from late spring to early autumn. Expect rain at any time of year and dress in layers. Other cameras in the area include Portinscale at Derwent Water Marina, Elterwater, and Ambleside, which can help you compare conditions across the wider region before you travel.
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The current conditions and a 3-day forecast for Coniston are shown in the weather block on this page. Because the Lake District weather changes quickly, check it again shortly before you head out.
The local time for Coniston is shown on this page and follows UK time, changing between GMT and BST through the year.
The camera is located in Coniston in Cumbria, England, at the northern end of Coniston Water. The map on this page marks its position.
Early mornings and late afternoons tend to be the most atmospheric, when light and mist change the look of the lake and fells. Clear, calm days give the best visibility across the water.
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