Route Information for The Old Man of Coniston

The total ascent is 1085 meters. Allow 4 hours to complete this 10.53km route.

Number Description OS Grid Park in Coniston on west side of Church Beck. SD30109757 1 Follow minor road then bridleway NW beside Church Beck, up to old miners’ bridge. SD29379807 2 Ascend winding path W to Low Water tarn SD27589821 3 Ascend zigzag path SW to summit of The Old Man of Coniston SD27259779 4 Follow ridge N to the North Top SD27049859 5 Descend N to Levers Hawse (col). SD27049945 6 Ascend winding ridge NE to Great How Crags (Or descend E to Levers Water for a shorter option). SD27279994 7 Continue ascending NNW on ridge NY27190022 8 Climb N to the summit of Swirl How NY27250054 9 Descend NE to Swirl Hawse (col). NY27810074 10 Follow path SSE down valley to Levers Water Reservoir, remaining East of outflow stream. SD28179921 11 Continue on track SE to Youth Hostel then by road to old miners’ bridge SD29429812 12 Cross bridge and follow ascent route back to Coniston SD30109757

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