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	Walk. the Old Man Of Coniston. Lake District. Cumbria. England
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Coniston in the north west of England coniston webcam > is surrounded with hills an ideal base for walking

The Old Man, a mountain, dominates the Village on one side Coniston Water a large Lake on the other side

the main street has a few pubs and eating places our favourites Harry's Bar > great food and the Black Bull >

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the old man looks cold	this was taken in april	this is lower down

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The Lake District > National Park is famous for its stunning scenery, abundant wildlife and cultural heritage, cool clear lakes, tarns and rivers

These stretches of water are nationally important for their range of habitats, and species such as vendace

charr, crayfish and schelly. Nutrient - poor lakes, such as Wast Water, contrast with more nutrient - rich lakes like Esthwaite Water
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lochan on top	old sign points the way	looks a long way up

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The semi-natural woodlands add texture, colour and variety to the landscape and also provide a home for native animals and plants

The high rainfall in the core of the National Park favours woodlands rich in Atlantic mosses and liverworts, ferns and lichen

The presence of wood pasture, pollards and old coppice woodland form part of the rich cultural heritage of the National Park
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rough path all the way	no speeding on campbells lake	keep out old copper mine >

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Local Hero Donald Campbell lost his life on Coniston water trying to break the water speed record in 1967

Bluebird was recovered from Coniston Water on thursday 8th March 2001 where she had lain since the 4th of January 1967

The Hero Returns On Monday 28th May 2001 it was announced that human remains had been

recovered from Coniston Water and it was believed they were the remains of Donald Campbell >

This was confirmed in August. The funeral took place on Wednesday 12th September

in foul wet weather even by Coniston standards. A large crowd paid their respects to one of our country's

greatest heroes and most respected men
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old man walk this way

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Directions To Get Here

From the M6 Penrith > junction 40 or junction 37 Kendal >

then follow the signs for Ambleside > take the A593 to Coniston >
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THE WALK

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Start in the village and is well signposted be warned its a long steep climb allow at least 2 hours

each way plus stops, the track is rough so strong footware is essential, also near the top are old Copper mines

where the going is loose scree don't enter the old mineshafts

The views from the top are stunning and the small lochan is a surprise

A hard climb but worth every step, go on try it you will love it

Lake District Weather >
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how did that water get up here	stunning views even in the mist	boots off time for a paddle

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For Disabled Or Less Agile Ramblers

This is a very steep walk on difficult and rough ground

it may not be accessable to all

there are hundreds of walks for all abilities in the Lake District

check with the local

Tourist Information Centre >

as far as we are concerned The Lake District > is the walking capital of England

we have done over 50 walks here and will be including them here over the next few months
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