Old Man of Coniston loop - Ramblers

Penrith Group Spring walking

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Old Man of Coniston

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Overview

Walk will depart from roadside parking SD30102 97776 (nr. the Ruskin Museum) at 09:00.

Walk will be led by Colin T.

Past the YHA to Levers Water, across Boulder Valley/Pudding
Stone/Crowberry Haws, through the quarries to the Old Man. Swirl How,
Wetherlam, down Steel Edge, along Hole Rake and Mouldry Bank.

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Meeting time:: 7:50 am
Start time:: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:40 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 17.2km / 10.7mi
Ascent:: 1332m / 4370ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NY 52700 29488
Nearest postcode:: CA11 8RQ
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Meeting time:: 7:50 am

Leaving Penrith Rugby Club at 07:50

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 30102 97772
Nearest postcode:: LA21 8HL
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Start time:: 9:00 am

Starting from the roadside parking near the Ruskin Museum at 09:00

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