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"The English Lakes - South Western Area" THE CONISTON FELLS - Walk 12 The paths are clear throughout although it is easy to lose the way in mist, particularly near Swirl How and Wetherlam. There is substantial ascent |
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Coniston to the "Slate Zone" From the Coniston TIC car park turn left
pass the church, right on the A593 and immediately left, past the Brewery
(left) and museum (right). Follow the road and then track to Miners Bridge
(SD 294981). Cross the bridge, turn right, and follow the path uphill to
the track junction at SD 284981
SD 284981 Through the slate quarries Carry straight on, ignoring left track (Little Arrow Moor) and right (Pudding Stone) through the considerable slate workings. SD 277981 Past Low Water Follow track uphill, past the beautiful Low Water, and on steeply to the summit. Just before the summit look down to Low Water. SD 273977 Old Man to Swirl How Follow clear track NW swinging north over Brim Fell. Good views west of Seathwaite Tarn. Descend then climb Great How Crags with good views of Levers Water (east) and on to Swirl How summit NY 273006 Swirl How to Wetherlam and Coniston Descend east over Prison Band to Swirl Hawse. Follow path up to Wetherlam summit (NY 288012). Follow path south for 100 m taking left fork SSE direction towards Coniston. Follow path down to Coppermines valley and follow track past Miners Bridge into Coniston. |
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Please follow the Country Code and remember the following safety advice:
Take and wear sensible clothing
Take a good map and compass
Take a whistle and first aid kit
Tell someone where you are going
Don't go in bad weather
Stay on the path
Beware of mines and quarries.
More details in SAFETY
ON THE FELLS
There are full details, a sketch map, and many photographs of this walk on "The Coniston Fells" CD-ROM |
There is also a set of laminated walks cards (15 walks) available for the Coniston Fells area |
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15 Walks
Interactive Maps
Walk Printouts
Photo Gallery
Coniston Copper
Coniston Slate
Local History
The Old Railway
Donald Campbell |
Wild Flowers
Local Attractions
Place Name Roots
Towns and Villages
Tourist Informatrion
Safety on the Fells
The Country Code
Optional Music |
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