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Coniston Waterfall – Old Man of Coniston summit loop from Coniston

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Coniston Waterfall – Old Man of Coniston summit loop from Coniston

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Coniston Waterfall – Old Man of Coniston summit loop from Coniston

04:18

10.5km

700m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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Parking

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947 m

Coniston Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Lovely waterfall tucked into scenery once sculpted by copper mines. Good place for a break or photo on the way to the summit of Coniston.

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2.21 km

Crowberry Haws

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Great views when the clouds aren't stopping you from seeing it. even then you get a sense of peace and get to see the mine workings on the way up

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3.91 km

Summit of the Old Man of Coniston via Low Water

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

This is the route you take to go up Coniston Old Man from Low Water. The path takes you up a series of sharp and steep zigzags, and as you …

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4.07 km

Old Man of Coniston summit

Highlight • Summit

A Southern Fells classic, Coniston Old Man might be industry-scarred, but it remains stoical and unbowed. Towering high above the village of Coniston, it's a rightfully popular fell with good …

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4.25 km

View of Coniston Water from the Old Man of Coniston

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On a clear day, the views are spectacular from up here.

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5.61 km

Goat's Water

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The path leads directly around the small lake on many small and large stones. Slightly above you can see the excavation of the mines - mountains of shale.

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10.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.87 km

2.23 km

1.22 km

1.02 km

150 m

Surfaces

8.17 km

1.04 km

663 m

285 m

196 m

127 m

Elevation

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Coniston Waterfall – Old Man of Coniston summit loop from Coniston

Coniston Waterfall

Crowberry Haws

Summit of the Old Man of Coniston via Low Water

Old Man of Coniston summit

View of Coniston Water from the Old Man of Coniston

Goat's Water

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