Arthur Ransome is one of the best-loved of all children's writers, and his books about the Lake District are known all over the world.
Arthur Ransome was born on January 18, 1884, in Leeds, where his father was a Professor of History. His father was a lover of the hills and lakes of Furness, and carried the baby Arthur up to the top of Coniston Old Man (later to become 'Kanchenjunga' in the books) when he was only a few weeks old. Every summer, he took his family by train to Greenodd, complete with their belongings packed into a large tin bath, and then by cart along the valley to Lowick and, finally, to Nibthwaite, on the shores of Coniston Water. He spent many hours on Peel Island, which was to become famous all over the world as Wildcat Island (in the film).
Coniston Boat Hire: Boating Centre situated on the west shore of Coniston Water which has a wide range of boats for hire. As well as rowing boats there are electric launches, sailing dinghies and Canadian Canoes.
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There are many launching places on the east shore of Coniston Water as the land is managed by the National Trust and the road is very close to the water's edge.. The shortest water crossing (for swimmers) would be from beach near clue 2c of Thomas West Coniston Water stations. This involves the longest carry for a boat, unless your boat has wheels. There is a path from road almost due south east to north west in orientation.
For the shortest carry of your boat. Park at south end of the wall at Low Near Peel. A popular spot with small gravel beach. The boat can almost be launched from the car roof. Second shortest water journey.
Another place to park is in the official National Trust Dodgson Wood car park. It is a short carry across the road to launch beach. And third longest water journey.
The nearest toilets are in Brown Howe car park (chargeable parking to pay for free toilets) where you can also launch from a beach, Short carry. SD 29050 91079 is near. Brown Howe is on other side of Coniston Water so will require a crossing of the lake. Whereas with the other launch places on eastern shore you can hug the shore and make a short crossing to the island.
There are also toilets in Machell Coppice car park. A popular place for other water sports users. Near SD 30988 95192
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