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The ever popular Coniston Fells are a heaven for fellwalkers but almost all climb from the more popular Coniston side of the range, to the west lies the more secluded Duddon Valley, here from the village of Seathwaite a wonderful circuit can be made taking in the lesser frequented summits of the range as well as the major tops of Swirl How and the Old Man of Coniston.
Summits included on this route:
Grey Friar770 metres / 2526 feet
Great Carrs780 metres / 2559 feet
Swirl How802 metres / 2631 feet
Brim Fell796 metres / 2612 feet
Coniston Old Man803 metres / 2635 feet
Dow Crag778 metres / 2552 feet
From Birks Bridge we will climb by Pike How onto the open fellside below Seathwaite Tarn, following the ridge over Troutal Fell to reach the summit of Grey Friar.
From Grey Friar we will climb east to the summit of Great Cars and follow the ridge south to Swirl How. From Swirl How the wonderful ridge south leads us over Levers Hause to the summits of Brim Fell and then Coniston Old Man before we drop down to Goats Hause, climbing again to the summit of Dow Crag.
The gentle ridge south leads over the summits of Buck Pike and Brown Pike to meet the Walna Scar Road and descend west into the Duddon Valley and back to Birks Bridge.
Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.
Where to meet: Birks Bridge
Postcode: LA20 6EF (approximate)
Grid Reference: SD 239 995
Directions
The Duddon Valley is one of the more remote areas of the Lake District so please allow plenty of time, from Ambleside the most direct route is over the Hardknott Pass, after crossing the pass turn left at Cockley Beck and follow the road 2 miles until the car park is seen to the right.
Alternitavely from the south turn off the A595 at Bank End, by the Duddon Bridge, and follow this road through Ulpha and Seathwaite, after crossing the Cattle Grid the car park will be seen to the left after just under 1 mile.
Bus Services
There are no bus services along the Duddon Valley.
Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here
Each participant is expected to bring suitable personal equipment for the event.
This should include the following:
Summer Events:
(November - March)
- Walking shoes / Boots
- Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
- Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
- Warm tops
- Packed lunch
- Spare clothing
- Water
- Hat
- Gloves
Winter Events:
(April - October)
- Walking Boots
- Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
- Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
- Warm tops
- Packed lunch
- Spare clothing
- Water
- Hat
- Gloves
- Torch (preferably a headtorch)
- Spare batteries for the above
- Spare Gloves
- Flask & Hot Drink
The Following equipment may also be useful if owned:
- Snow Goggles
- Gaiters
The following equipment will be provided by The Lake District Walker should winter conditions require:
- Ice Axe
- Crampons
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Questions:
Question:
Is there a minimum number of participants for this event to go ahead?
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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 9 November 2017No, there is no minimum number for this event, if 1 person books then it will go ahead
Question:
What is the minimum age for children on this event?
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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017
We do not have a set minimum age for this event, however, you know your child best, therefore please bear in mind this is an open event of varying ages, if you are not confident your child can complete this event then hiring a private guide could be a more suitable option.
As this is an open event all under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.
Question:
What happens if the weather is bad?
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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017
We plan to walk whatever the weather, unless it is dangerous to do so.
Mountain weather can be a little unpredictable, but we do keep an eye on the forecasts leading up to walks, should the forecast mean that the walk is not possible then we will contact you as soon as we have the forecast and offer you the following options:
- A more suitable walk on the same date taking into consideration the weather conditions
- A transfer to the same walk on another date
- A full refund
Question:
Are dogs allowed on this walk?
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Posted by John Scadding on Tuesday, 12 September 2017
Yes, dogs are allowed on all our walks.
However we do cross farmland and common land where animals will be grazing, there will be large sections of the walk, if not all, where dogs will be required to be on a lead.
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