Stage 12 : Coniston Old Man
Date and time
Location
Coniston Old Man
Old Station Car Park
3 Devonshire Terrace
Coniston
LA21 8HG
United Kingdom
The Big Smile 2021 - Stage 12 : Coniston Old Man
About this event
*This is a charitable fundraising event. Please see our website for more details on the fundraising expectations for all participants joining us on The Big Smile!*
We begin this fantastic fell walk in the village of Coniston. Starting off westward, we gradually climb along the Walna Scar Road, before summiting Brown Pike. Staying high, we continue on to Buck Pike, with Blind Tarn in the valley below us.
We pass over the Great Gully to reach Dow Crag, where, below us, we get a spectacular view of Goatswater Tarn. Looping round, we reach Coniston Old Man, the high point of our walk at 803 metres, and boasting one of the finest views in the Lake District when the weather is good! Heading back to Coniston, we see evidence of slate mining, and enjoy ranging views of Coniston water.