3 13.38km 1076m

The Old Man of Coniston

Summary

Wainwrights (3):

Old Man of Coniston, Dow Crag, and Brim Fell

Distance:

13.38km

Elevation:

1076m

Route

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Starting Location

Location

Coniston

Postcode

LA21 8EN

Grid Ref

NY302975

Buses

  • 505

Estimated Time

A leisurely hiking pace finishes this walk in around 6 hours 30 mins

Walk Terrain

  • Sustained steep gradients

    Long stretches of steep uphill, sometimes with short scrambling sections

  • Clear paths

    Well-defined trails that are easy to follow in most conditions

  • Minimal exposure

    Little to no sense of exposure throughout the walk

These ratings are based on my own experience and are for guidance only.

Photos

Weather Forecast

Forecast for The Old Man of Coniston Summit (803m)

Saturday 22 November

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3°C
Fog

Feels-like

-1°

Wind gusts

21kph

Chance of rain

34%

Visibility

<1km

Forecast provided by the Met Office under the Open Government Licence.

These routes are for guidance only. Always check the weather, wear appropriate clothing, and know your limits. See the safety page for the more advice before setting out.