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The Old Man Of Coniston,The Lake District,Cumbria
**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
**THE WALK**
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,
Disabled & 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