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NewsNW Evening Mail (Barrow)

Woman stretchered off Old Man of Coniston and rushed to hospital

A woman was rescued by Coniston Mountain Rescue Team after injuring her leg in a fall on one the region's most famous fells.

10 June 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

Coniston runner makes ultra-marathon history with triple record haul

Coniston runner James Gibson has set records on three of Britain’s toughest mountain challenges after completing a remarkable double-round trilogy

10 June 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Inside Coniston’s priciest home with ten acres of woodland

The most expensive home for sale in Coniston boasts ten acres of ancient woodland.

8 June 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

Coniston Mountain Rescue help cyclist with injured neck in Grizedale Forest

CONISTON Mountain Rescue Team were called to an incident where a cyclist had fallen and injured themselves in Grizedale Forest.

5 June 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

Businesses around Coniston thanked for support during Bluebird K7 events

Donald Campbell's historic craft returned to Coniston Water between May 11 and 17, with surrounding companies getting behind the occasion.

27 May 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

Bluebird K7 return thrills despite setbacks and speed concerns

THE organisers who brought the Bluebird K7 back to Coniston have reflected on the highs and lows of the famous vehicle's return to the area.

19 May 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

College walkers raise £2,500 in memory of student who 'captured the hearts of staff'

Staff and students from the South Lakes tackled the Coniston to Barrow in memory of a much-loved student.

15 May 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

Bereaved mum thanks dozens of K2B & C2B walkers who raised money for heart screenings

A BEREAVED local mother, Lesley Mease, has thanked all those who took part in the Keswick to Barrow and Coniston to Barrow walks, who raised money for a fund which honours her late son.

14 May 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

Teacher smashes first Coniston to Barrow in under four hours in memory of her father

A local primary school teacher tackled the Coniston to Barrow for the first time this year, completing the route in memory of her later father.

13 May 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

Bluebird K7 festival organisers defend slower runnings on first day

Bluebird K7 returned to Coniston Water on May 11, with organisers stating that it was 'unrealistic' to expect speeds of 150mph on the first day.

12 May 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

Historic moment as Donald Campbell's restored Bluebird K7 returns to Coniston Water

Donald Campbell's restored Bluebird craft has been fired up on Coniston Water for the first time since his fatal crash on the lake almost 60 years ago.

11 May 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

Blind 'hero' completes 21 mile C2B walk with son, 9

A father who lost his eyesight has been showered with praise for completing the Coniston to Barrow walk for charity.

10 May 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

32 pictures from the Coniston and Keswick to Barrow finish line

Thousands limbered up to tackle the rolling hills and valleys that stand between the Lake District and Barrow.

9 May 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

Keswick and Coniston to Barrow 2026 walk - recap

Keswick and Coniston to Barrow 2026 walk updates

9 May 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

Cafe in the Lake District makes the most of festivalgoers with special event

Herdwicks Cafe at Yewdale Road will be hosting a party on May 12 to make the most of the influx of visitors seeing the craft's return to Coniston Water.

9 May 2026
Westmorland Gazette

Here's what road closures to be aware of ahead of Coniston Bluebird K7 Festival

ROADS near Coniston will face temporary disruption from next week for a major festival - here is what you need to know.

8 May 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

Bluebird K7 returns to Coniston Water after nearly 60 years as part of festival

The event is running from May 11 to 17, and marks the 70th anniversary of Donald Campbell’s water speed record successes on Coniston.

6 May 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

Coastguard called to help with search mission as phantom camp found in Lake District

Millom Coastguard Rescue Team was called to search for a possible missing person at Coniston Water in the Lake District.

3 May 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

Lake District GP surgery saved from closure after new provider found

Coniston GP surgery has been saved from closure following a long community campaign spearheaded Tim Farron MP.

21 April 2026
NW Evening Mail (Barrow)

Group needed rescuing after walking down 'wrong side of mountain'

The group called for help just before 8pm on April 15 after taking the wrong path towards the Old Man of Coniston.

17 April 2026

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