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Overview

An attempt to walk all seven Wainwrights in the Coniston Fells, Some mild scrambling, rough mountain paths, steep slopes etc.

Wednesday 20 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
7:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
1341.1m / 4400ft
Type:
circular

Coniston - Wetherlam - Swirl How - Great Carrs - Grey Friar - Brim Fell - Old Man of Coniston - Dow Crag - Brown Pike = Walna Scar Road

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 30364 97543
Nearest postcode:
LA21 8EL
what3words:
terribly.novelists.logic
Start time:
10:00 am

Main LDNP car park, Coniston (pay and display)

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