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Old Man of Coniston – Dow Crag Loop from Coniston

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Old Man of Coniston – Dow Crag Loop from Coniston

Liam Burnhill planned a hike

March 12, 2022

Old Man of Coniston – Dow Crag Loop from Coniston

Hard

05:28

14.7km

2.7km/h

880m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.27 km

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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2.76 km

Saddlestone Mill Ruins

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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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3.29 km

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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4.17 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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5.90 km

Dow Crag

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A great 2,552-foot (778 m) Wainwright in the southern Lake District. Requires a short scramble to get to the summit – an impressive jumble of rocky tors. Here, the view …

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6.60 km

Buck Pike Summit

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Buck Pike is a fell in the Lake District National Park. It's commonly walked when heading for Dow Crag from the Walna Scar Road. There are great views of the …

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7.32 km

Brown Pike

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Brown Pike is a fell in the southern part of the Lake District National Park. It's in between Buck Pike and Walna Scar along the ridge that ultimately leads to …

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14.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.79 km

3.48 km

2.39 km

1.95 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

1.53 km

800 m

< 100 m

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Old Man of Coniston – Dow Crag Loop from Coniston

Crowberry Haws

Saddlestone Mill Ruins

Low Water Tarn

Old Man of Coniston summit

Dow Crag

Buck Pike Summit

Brown Pike

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