The inclement weather and low cloud somewhat coloured my enjoyment of this hill.
We walked from Coniston, through the mine workings and past the Youth Hostel, up past the tarn, turning north onto the indeterminate ridge line.
High winds raised cats paws on the ponds, and buffeted us, so that we did not pause for rest. Ever so glad to get back dorm to to The Sun Inn for a...
Read moreAmazing place we completed an 8 mile walk starting with the summit of coniston old man and finishing with out last summit at wetherlam...what an amazing place . This walk has it all- views of lakes, tarns, ridges peaks - the climb up is a little scrambly- absolutely amazing. Go & see...
Read moreIt’s a quick ‘bag’ in reality with a steep 2.4 mile climb to the top. Great views and but boggy underfoot in places. Overall clear marked path up. Be careful of the weather on top. Can come in very quickly and visibility turns to zero! Walk on and round to the Old Man for a...
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