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The Old Man of Coniston
802 m fell above Coniston.
- Usual start
- Coniston
- Time
- About 5–7 hours there and back
- Grade
- Strenuous
The Old Man of Coniston is a 802 m Wainwright in the southern fells, above Coniston. The quarry-scarred mountain directly above Coniston village. The tourist path is stony and unmistakable. A usual day starts from Coniston and takes about 5–7 hours. This guide grades it strenuous, judging distance and steepness in fair summer conditions. Read a mountain forecast before a high fell, and turn back if the ridge is in wind, cloud, or ice.
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Coniston
townConiston and Hawkshead
Population: 928
The village under the Old Man, at the foot of Coniston Water.
Coniston Water
lakeConiston and Hawkshead
Surface area: 4.7 km² (1.8 sq mi) · Length: 8.8 km (5.5 mi)
The lake under the Coniston fells, with Brantwood on the east shore and the Gondola on the water.
Swirl How
fellConiston and Hawkshead
802 m (2,633 ft) · Strenuous
802 m fell above Coniston.
Brim Fell
fellConiston and Hawkshead
796 m (2,612 ft) · Strenuous
796 m fell above Coniston.
Dow Crag
fellConiston and Hawkshead
778 m (2,552 ft) · Strenuous
778 m fell above Coniston.