Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 17, 2024

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Parking

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1.80 km

Saddlestone Mill Ruins

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Derelict, fascinating remains of Saddlestone Mill - part of the slate workings on the NE flank of Coniston Old Man. Extensive artefacts from the industrial past are strewn around, include …

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3.16 km

Old Man of Coniston summit

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A Southern Fells classic, Coniston Old Man might be industry-scarred, but it remains stoical and unbowed. Towering high above the village of Coniston, it's a rightfully popular fell with good …

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6.05 km

Swirl How

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My favourite approach of Swirl How is from Wetherlam, a great route with a few fun scramble sections to enjoy in dry weather. Linking up the 2,633-foot (802 m) Swirl …

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7.91 km

Wetherlam Summit

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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 …

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13.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

3.05 km

Surfaces

7.15 km

4.03 km

2.28 km

Elevation

Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Old Man of Coniston summit

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Wetherlam Summit

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