View of Low Water Tarn – Old Man of Coniston summit loop from Coniston

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View of Low Water Tarn – Old Man of Coniston summit loop from Coniston

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View of Low Water Tarn – Old Man of Coniston summit loop from Coniston

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10.8km

620m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Crowberry Haws

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Great views when the clouds aren't stopping you from seeing it. even then you get a sense of peace and get to see the mine workings on the way up

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The ruins of Saddlestone Mill are fascinating, derelict remnants of the old "Coniston slate and copper mines" on the northeastern flank of the Old Man of Coniston. The site is …

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Low Water Tarn

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Low Water is a spectacular mountain lake at an altitude of 550 metres, directly below the steep north-western rock faces of the Old Man of Coniston. Surrounded by an impressive …

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View of Low Water Tarn

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The most spectacular angles for photographing Low Water are from above: it can be seen from the ridge between Brim Fell Rake and the Old Man, but also from the …

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Summit of the Old Man of Coniston via Low Water

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Brim Fell summit

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Goat's Water

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The path leads directly around the small lake on many small and large stones. Slightly above you can see the excavation of the mines - mountains of shale.

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