The lake district town of coniston buzzes with activity in this nostalgic 1960s scene local buses jostle for space in the narrow streets with tourist traffic and pedestrians walkers queue patiently for a well earned cup of tea or enjoy a drink at the black bull hotel a hotel that has welcomed visitors to the area for over 400 years positioned at the northern end of coniston water the village continues to be a haven for anyone wanting to enjoy the spectacular lake district countryside puzz