Dow Crag from Torver

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Dow Crag from Torver

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Distance	12 Km (8 miles)
TerraIn	680 m (2250 ft) ascent

Map - Ordnance Survey Outdoor Leisure 6
"The English Lakes - South Western Area"
THE CONISTON FELLS - Walk 10
Clear paths throughout except for the section from Goat's Hawse to Dow Crag summit which can be confusing in mist. There are precipitous drops from the summit.

SD 284943 Torver to Tranearth Leave Torver on A593 north. Left at lane past Scarr Head farm, then sharp right for walled track to Tranearth.

SD 282956 Tranearth to Goats Water Follow path through Banniside Quarry uphill, left on Walna Scar Road at SD 273965 then right after about 100 m on path to Goats Water

SD 266974 Goats Water to Goats Hawse Follow path to right of Goats water (excellent Dow Crag views) and climb steep path to Goats Hawse.

SD 266983 Goats Hawse to Dow Crag Turn left and follow path to Dow Crag summit. Confusing in mist as path slowly bends left and is indistinct in rocky parts. Summit is on small crag - easily climbed.

SD 262977 Dow Crag to Walna Scar Road Follow clear path south. Peer down Dow Crags gullys on left (east) with care! Pass over Buck Pike (good view of Blind tarn) and Brown Pike and descend to top of Walna Scar pass.

SD 258965 Walna Scar Road Turn left (east) along heavily indented track, descend to Cove Bridge

SD 273965 Walna Scar Road to Torver Turn right for Torver at SD 273965 (easily missed - about 400 m after Cove Bridge) and follow clear path and track through Banniside Quarry past Scar Head to A593 then right along road to Torver.

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

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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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
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