Yewdale Bridge, Coniston, Cumbria, UK – Across the Lake (1988)
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bill&ben
N 54° 22.137 W 003° 04.548
30U E 495075 N 6024575
In the opening sequence Campbell drives through |Coniston village and over Yewdale Bridge.
Waymark Code: WMCE0V
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/27/2011
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This TV film dramatises the last few days of Donald Campbell before he died in the water speed attempt on Coniston. Sir Anthony Hopkins took the part of Donald Campbell.
In the opening sequence Campbell’s blue E type Jaguar is seen approaching Coniston village along Yewdale Road, before turning off onto Sun Hill. The car eventually arrives at the Sun Hotel (see WMCEOX), however it approaches it from the wrong direction!
Movie or TV Show: Across The Lake
Year Released or First Aired: 1,988.00
IMDB Link: [Web Link]
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