Start/Finish: SD 302 978. Free parking is available on the road that runs alongside Church Beck. Turn onto this between the Black Bull pub and Co-op store in the village. Follow the road past the John Ruskin museum, bear left and there is parking on the left.
Meet Time: 9.15am
Start Time: 9.30am
Description: A circular route to the summit of the highest of the Furness Fells Coniston Old Man. Avoiding the main tourist track from Walna Scar road, we will ascend via the copper mines valley. This is an interesting route with very varied surroundings and terrain including becks, waterfalls, two tarns, old mine workings and weather permitting some fantastic views.
Route in Brief: Start point - Church Beck - Miners Bridge - Youth Hostel - Levers Water Falls - Levers Water - Levers Hawse - Old Man Summit - Low Water - East to Miners Bridge - Church Beck - Finish Point
High Point: 803m
Ascent: 743m
Distance: 9.5km
Walk Time: Approx 5 hours
Grade: Strenuous
Leader: Andy
Note: The grade has been set at strenuous as this is a high level mountainous walk. For those used to fell walks it will feel more moderate. The start time allows ample time before darks to the pace doesn't need to be too fast. As always please ensure you have suitable warm and waterproof clothing for this time of year.
Please let Andy know in Advance by 6.00pm on Saturday if you are ocming on this walk (text 07746 523780).
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