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The Lake of Coniston, commonly called @ronfet0n 

 ^ZSi? ater, is in the district lying between Winandermere and 

 the Duddon, which has already been mentioned as formerly 

 belonging to Furness Abbey. Several fine views of it may be 

 obtained as the traveller approaches by the railway. At the 

 southern end, almost before the line approaches the lake, and 

 lying between it and the shore, is the picturesque little 

 Beacon Tarn. It is so small and overgrown with trees as to 

 be easily missed, but is worth looking out for. The Station 

 stands high above the little town of Church Coniston, 

 through which the traveller must pass to get to the Water- 

 head Hotel, which will be found near the lake. This inn, 

 built under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall, is most 

 comfortable. 



Coniston Lake, like Winandermere, is flanked by low hills 

 at the south end, but is enclosed by magnificent mountains at 

 its head. Situated near the latter, the house and grounds of 

 Mr. Marshall enjoy a position unrivalled in the district. 



WATERHEAD. 



(4 Miles round). 



The lanes and field-paths at the north-east end of the head 

 of the lake are very charming and afford grand views of the 

 bold hills and crags on the opposite shore. Tent Lodge 

 and its associations are noticed in our description of the 

 drive round the lake. The sketcher should enquire for 

 Rawlinson Ground, where he will find a good example of 

 of an old farm-cottage which he may think worthy of a 

 corner in his book. 



YEWDALE. 

 (To the Yew Tree and back, 5 Miles). 

 This Valley, with its grey rocks cushioned with heather up 



