A high level walk on easy paths with dramatic panoramic views. A long climb through old copper mines to Low water then becomes steeper towards the summit of Coniston Old Man. This is followed by a gentler ridge walk to Brim Fell and on to Swirl How. From here there is a steep descent to Wetherlam down the Prison Band, and then a easier path down Lad Stones ridge to the end.
As this is a high level route, it is subject to change if the weather is bad, in which case an alternative low level walk will take place.
Distance: 7.8 miles
Total ascent: 700m
Time: 5.5 hrs
Grade: 3
Start: 10 am. Parking by the side of the road rising to Coppermines valley track (SD 300979). From the main road in Coniston, take the turning with the Black Bull Inn on the corner, and continue straight on past a junction on the left, to tree-lined walls where there is space to park on the roadside.
Leader: Phil (07958 698905)
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