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Coniston Waterfall – Old Man of Coniston summit Loop from Coniston

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Coniston Waterfall – Old Man of Coniston summit Loop from Coniston

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June 18, 2020

Coniston Waterfall – Old Man of Coniston summit Loop from Coniston

Hard

05:13

14.0km

2.7km/h

940m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Bus stop

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1.07 km

Coniston Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Lovely waterfall tucked into scenery once sculpted by copper mines. Good place for a break or photo on the way to the summit of Coniston.

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3.37 km

Low Water Wild Swimming Spot

Highlight • Lake

It’s very cold....but worth it!

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4.37 km

Old Man of Coniston summit

Highlight • Summit

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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5.17 km

Brim Fell is a great fell in the southern Lake District. Often all the hard work is done during an the ascent of either Old Man of Coniston or Swirl How but we celebrate reaching the summit all the same.

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7.26 km

Swirl How

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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9.10 km

Wetherlam Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

A giant, sprawling mountain at 2,503 ft (763 m), there are great views from the summit across to the Old Man of Coniston or over towards Langdale. Despite its size, …

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14.0 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.65 km

2.87 km

964 m

276 m

209 m

Surfaces

9.41 km

2.46 km

1.38 km

555 m

169 m

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Coniston Waterfall – Old Man of Coniston summit Loop from Coniston

Coniston Waterfall

Low Water Wild Swimming Spot

Old Man of Coniston summit

Brim Fell summit

Swirl How

Wetherlam Summit

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