Thursday 14 May 2015

359 June Walks from Coniston

Our next walking will be on
Saturday 13th June 2015
and will be from 

Coniston in Cumbria

a Popular Spot for Hill Walking

Until the copper mines, dating from Jacobean times, were revitalised about 1859, Coniston was a scattered rural community. It was mainly settled around Coniston Hall, a 16th Century farmhouse with a display of mighty chimneys, built by the Fleming family, and now owned by the National Trust (though not open to the public).

Its best feature is The Old Man of Coniston, rising dramatically behind the houses when seen from the village centre. Coniston is a good centre for walkers and climbers, and those wanting to investigate the Tilberthwaite Slate quarries.......click here for more
There will be 3 walks;


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