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The Old Man, Weatherlam & the Coppermines loop from Coniston — Lake District National Park

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The Old Man, Weatherlam & the Coppermines loop from Coniston — Lake District National Park

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The Old Man, Weatherlam & the Coppermines loop from Coniston — Lake District National Park

02:18

16.6km

950m

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This challenging 10.3-mile (16.6 km) jogging loop around The Old Man, Wetherlam, and the Coppermines from Coniston will test your fitness with a significant 3106 feet (947 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking around 2 hours and 17 minutes to complete. You'll navigate predominantly mountainous, rough, and often steep terrain,…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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4.89 km

Old Man of Coniston summit

Highlight • Summit

A Southern Fells classic, Coniston Old Man might be industry-scarred, but it remains stoical and unbowed. Towering high above the village of Coniston, it's a rightfully popular fell with good …

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9.65 km

Wetherlam Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Not to be confused with Middle Earth’s Weathertop, this satellite of the Coniston Fells is nevertheless a fantastical hill. A textures mismatch of rugged crag and expansive fellside, Wetherlam is …

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13.9 km

Coniston Coppermines Historic Site

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolute gem of a place with the remains of the Coppermine's buildings and machinery all in place. Surrounded by the breathtaking and dramatic scenery of the Coppermines valley with its …

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16.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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14.6 km

877 m

754 m

237 m

< 100 m

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9.44 km

5.57 km

1.25 km

237 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 5 May

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Trail Reviews

Jessica Mather

February 28, 2025, Old Man of Coniston, Brim Fell and Swirl how - snow day ❄️⛰️

Lovely morning out around the Coniston Fells, slightly more snow and ice than expected and glad I had my yax trax for the descent off Swirl How. Decided not to do wetherlam today and came back down the valley to levers water. Gorgeous morning out ❄️☀️

The Old Man, Weatherlam & the Coppermines loop from Coniston — Lake District National Park

Old Man of Coniston summit

Wetherlam Summit

Coniston Coppermines Historic Site

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