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Coniston Old Man and Dow Crag

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Overview

Good tracks with some 'off piste' to reach Walna Scar Road then a steady ascent to the summit. A wonderful route across to Dow Crag along the ridge to rejoin Walna Scar Road and return to Torver

Thursday, 10 August 2023
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
11:59 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
853.4m / 2800ft
Type:
circular

Please let the leader know if you are going directly to the start

Car sharing costs will be £26.10 including the driver and all passengers

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SD 52049 91351
Nearest postcode:
LA9 7HX
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Meeting time:
8:30 am

Kendal Leisure Centre Any cars left here for the duration of the walk must display a parking permit on the dashboard, these can be bought from Reception for £2.00

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 28489 94270
Nearest postcode:
LA21 8AZ
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Start time:
9:30 am

Torver church car park

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