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Old Man of Coniston – Swirl How Loop from Ruskin Avenue

Zak Wilkowski

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Old Man of Coniston – Swirl How Loop from Ruskin Avenue

Zak Wilkowski planned a hike

April 10, 2022

Old Man of Coniston – Swirl How Loop from Ruskin Avenue

Moderate

04:51

13.4km

2.8km/h

830m

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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.

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1.18 km

Coniston Waterfall

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A beautiful waterfall, but difficult to view in the summer due to dense vegetation.

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2.92 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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3.45 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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4.33 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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5.19 km

Brim Fell summit

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Brim Fell connects Coniston Old Man with Swirl How, the two main fells of the Coniston group. Its disadvantage is that it is very close to the Old Man, only a short walk away.

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7.27 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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