Coniston Old Man
Coniston Old Man
6.9km
Total Distance
766m
Elevation Gain
Trail description
The Old Man of Coniston is a shapely fell rising directly above Coniston village and its lake. The popular path climbs past the old copper mines and Low Water tarn to the summit cairn. Views extend across the Lakes and out to Morecambe Bay on a clear day.
Route Map
Along the trail
- 1Low Houseat the start · Mountain hut
- Bus stop
- John Ruskin School (W bound) · 212m from the start
- Parking
- 127m from the start
- Surface
- gravel 48%, natural ground 40%, paved 12%
