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Coniston

Where to meet: Coniston TIC
Postcode:  LA21 8EH
Grid Reference: SD 303 975 

Directions

From Ambleside: Follow the A593 signposted to Coniston, follow this all the way to Coniston, park in the car park on Ruskin Avenue, we will meet outside the Tourist Information Centre at the car park.

Bus Services

Coniston is well sevices by the 505 route, the meet point is next to the main bus stop.

The 505 runs between Coniston and Ambleside, via Hawkshead.

Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here

  1. Coniston Old Man

    Coniston Old Man

    £25.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 13km / 8 miles
    Ascent: 1000m / 3300ft
    Duration: 6 hours
    Maximum Group Ratio: 10:1

    A long walk over rough ground, great views over suthern Lakeland and some stunning summits and ridges

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  2. Approaching Dow Crag

    Coniston Old Man & Dow Crag

    £25.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 15km / 9 miles
    Ascent: 980m / 3200ft
    Duration: 6 hours
    Maximum Group Ratio: 10:1

    A wonderful route taking in the summits of Coniston Old Man as well as Dow Crag and Brim Fell, stunning views throughout across southern Lakeland as well as over Morecambe Bay and beyond

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  3. Approaching Dow Crag

    Coniston Old Man & Dow Crag: Private Guiding

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 15km / 9 miles
    Ascent: 980m / 3200ft
    Duration: 6 hours
    Maximum Group Ratio: 10:1

    A wonderful route taking in the summits of Coniston Old Man as well as Dow Crag and Brim Fell, stunning views throughout across southern Lakeland as well as over Morecambe Bay and beyond

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