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Dow Crag and Coniston Old Man with the Coniston Launch

A walk of contrasts beginning with a cruise on Coniston water, passing woodland, ancient slate quarries, abandoned copper mines, mountain tarns and towering rocky cliffs Route description: We take the launch from Water Head Pier to the Torver Jetty. From there we walk through the wooded footpath to Torver, cross the road and head towards the flooded Banniside Quarries. The route then joins the Walna Scar path and ascends to the shapely summit of Dow Crag. From there we walk to Coniston Old Man then follow the ridge to Swirl How. Descent to Coniston is by way of Levers Water and the Coniston Coppermines.
 

Guided Walk Detailed Information
Walk Date(s): Saturday 3rd July 2010
Cost of Walk: £18.00 per person + Additional cost of Coniston Launch £5.00 per person. Book for this walk ASAP to guarantee seat on launch.
Walk Start Time: Meet 9.45am for 10:00am start.

Walk Start Point: Water Head Pier, Coniston
Grid Ref: SD309971 (Click for map)

Walk Length: 19km / 12miles (approx.)
Total Ascent: 1070mtrs / 3500ft (approx.)
Walk Duration: 7hrs minimum

Book this Guided Walk: Email mark@classicfellwalks.co.uk
                                    Phone 01229 466096 or 0774 3274115
 
Guided Walk Essentials
What to Wear?
Warm, windproof clothing
Waterproof outer clothing
Fell walking boots with a good sole

What else do I need?
Spare warm clothing
Ample food and drink to last a full day
Hat and sunscreen for summer walks

See my Essential Walk Information page for more details.

***** BOOKING ESSENTIAL *****
The guided walk will last all day and requires a good level of fitness.
If your guided walk leader decides that the weather conditions are unsuitable for the walk, a lower level guided walk of similar time and distance will take place.

 

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