From the land of Wensleydale sheep into that of Herdwicks, and their lambs, over the Yorkshire Dales into the Lake District, through Grizedale Forest and down to Coniston Water. A wonderful outing to visit this inspirational spot chosen by John Ruskin as a retreat from public life and it's pressures. With views from every angle, the house sits on the shore of Coniston Water, with its own jetty (visited by the elegant steamboat), surrounded by massive hills, and its own estate. The gardens combine with woodlands and shrubs on the hills behind.