The day started dry but overcast, with more rain due to arrive in the afternoon. As we only had a short day we hoped we would reach Coniston by lunch time before it arrived.
We left Little Langdale and rejoined the path heading towards Tarn Hows. This section was on a variety of walled tracks with the occasional view of the pleasant wooded valley.
Much of the view of Tarn Hows was obscured by trees providing only brief glimpses of the water until we reached the far end. It's hard to believe this has all been man made.
Leaving the tarn behind we made our way steeply down a road into Yewdale. Cloud was descending, and covered the tops of the Coniston Fells. Foxgloves brightened up the view on this dull day.
We reached the pretty Tarn Hows cottage and wood, then shortly began descending towards Coniston. As the town came into view the promised rain arrived, though not too heavy thankfully. We paused at the old gothic style barn which housed information about the surrounding estate lands.
On arriving in Coniston we called in to the Sun Inn for lunch, and to dry out a little before heading to Dixon Ground Farm B&B not far away.
We spent the afternoon visiting the Ruskin Museum. The museum provides details of John Ruskin and his works but also houses exhibits relating to local history which include the coppermines, slate, lace and geology. There is also a large section dedicated to Donald Campbell and his water speed world record attempts.
Lunchtime Meal: Sun Inn - Great value tasty food
Evening Meal: The Black Bull - Good food, excellent own brewed beer
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