A Party Walk from Coniston

Walk Leader: Tommy Ryder

Total Distance: 9 mls approx

Total Ascent/Descent:3000ft

Proposed route

Starting with our first part of the walk from Coniston the walk passes the slate quarries and heads towards the higher ground of Coniston old man. The summit looks over the most fantastic views even showing the English coastal positions. The walk is a little less strenuous than walking directly towards the Old Man of Coniston, However this is not an easy walk and at times can be quite challenging, in that an obvious accent to the summit will be more gradual but steep. The sensible advice of warm and waterproof clothing and walking boot/shoes is strongly advised with packed lunch for a stop at a pleasant strategic position.


Leaving from Coniston by the tourist information centre we pass the road at the side of the Black bull pub ( Not Walton vale Liverpool!) and via right up to the YCA house. Keeping the house on the right and Levers water reservior on the left, Follow the track to Swirl House, and then turn and head for the summit of Coniston. Keeping Levers water on the left and low water head down past disused quarries, This is the winding track back to Coniston 

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