With a summit height of 2,502 feet (763 m), hikes up Wetherlam place you amongst magnificent mountain scenery with expansive views of the Coniston Fells, Little Langdale and the patchwork, …

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Location: Coniston, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Old Man of Coniston, Swirl How & Wetherlam loop from Walna Scar — Lake District National Park

13.5km

04:56

830m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of Low Water Tarn – Old Man of Coniston Summit loop from Coniston

16.3km

06:23

1,030m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Old Man of Coniston Summit – Swirl How loop from Coniston

20.7km

07:33

1,150m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Trail Magazine

December 3, 2019

Not to be confused with Middle Earth’s Weathertop, this satellite of the Coniston Fells is nevertheless a fantastical hill. A textures mismatch of rugged crag and expansive fellside, Wetherlam is a swirl of spurs and coves threaded by gills and becks. The sort of peak you could spend an age on, oblivious to the passage of time.

Adventurer Nic

June 3, 2021

My favourite ascent of Wetherlam is via Wetherlam Edge, a great scramble!

denny64woren

July 14, 2025

With a summit height of 2,502 feet (763 m), Wetherlam offers a truly rewarding hiking experience amidst the stunning mountain scenery of the Lake District. From the top, enjoy expansive views of the Coniston Fells, Little Langdale, and the picturesque patchwork of green valleys that give the region its timeless charm.
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Location: Coniston, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Old Man of Coniston, Swirl How & Wetherlam loop from Walna Scar — Lake District National Park

2. View of Low Water Tarn – Old Man of Coniston Summit loop from Coniston

3. Old Man of Coniston Summit – Swirl How loop from Coniston

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