Coniston Water
Britishnoun
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The final day of running on Coniston Water for Donald Campbell's restored Bluebird was abandoned due to high winds and further technical woes.
From BBC ● May 17, 2026
Setting seven world water speed records between 1955 and 1964, Bluebird was recovered from Coniston Water in 2001 with its restoration led by Tyneside engineer Bill Smith.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2025
The Ruskin Museum is aiming to run Bluebird again on Coniston Water at some point next year when it will be piloted by Australian Dave Warby, son of the late-water speed world-record holder Ken Warby.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2025
Donald Campbell died on 4 January 1967 aged 45 when Bluebird flipped into the air and disintegrated as he attempted a water speed record on Coniston Water.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2024
The road to Brantwood from Coniston runs under the shade of beautiful trees, at the head of Coniston Water.
From What to See in England A Guide to Places of Historic Interest, Natural Beauty or Literary Association by Gordon Home
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