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Sun today
Sunrise 07:06, sunset 16:46
9h 40m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:59 and starts 15:52. From the summit you see the sun 07:00 to 16:51.
The Old Man of Coniston rises to 802 m (2,631 ft) above Coniston village and Coniston Water. With 417 m of prominence it is a Marilyn as well as a Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall and Birkett. Brim Fell lies 0.8 km to the north along the ridge, and Dow Crag 1.0 km to the west across Goat's Water.
The standard route climbs from Coniston through the old slate quarries on its eastern side, past spoil heaps and ruined buildings, to Low Water and up a steep path to the summit. A gentler start uses the Walna Scar Road from the car park above the village. From the summit, you can follow the ridge north over Brim Fell to Swirl How, or drop to Goat's Hawse and climb Dow Crag.
The summit has a trig point on a stone platform with a large cairn. The view south reaches over Coniston Water and Morecambe Bay. Old mine shafts and levels lie on the lower slopes, so keep to the paths.
The Old Man of Coniston is 802 m (2,633 ft) high with 417 m of prominence. It is in Cumbria, England. It is the 49th highest of the 273 summits Peakify lists in Cumbria. The nearest summits are Brim Fell (0.8 km), Dow Crag (1.0 km) and Buck Pike - Seathwaite Fell (1.2 km).
What is the easiest way up The Old Man of Coniston?
From the car park on the Walna Scar Road above Coniston, follow the track and climb past the quarries to Low Water and the summit.
Can you do a Coniston round from the Old Man?
Yes. Follow the ridge north over Brim Fell to Swirl How and Wetherlam, or west to Dow Crag.
Is The Old Man of Coniston suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers in good weather. The quarry path is steep and rocky but clear.
Can you climb The Old Man and Dow Crag together?
Yes. Dow Crag lies 1.0 km to the west via Goat's Hawse.
How high is The Old Man of Coniston?
The Old Man of Coniston is 802 metres high with 417 metres of prominence.
Where is The Old Man of Coniston?
The Old Man of Coniston is listed in Cumbria, England.
Are there routes for The Old Man of Coniston?
Peakify lists 3 routes for The Old Man of Coniston, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Coniston via the quarries and Low Water (4.2 km one way, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb The Old Man of Coniston today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for The Old Man of Coniston?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
The Old Man of Coniston rises to 802 m (2,631 ft) above Coniston village and Coniston Water. With 417 m of prominence it is a Marilyn as well as a Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall and Birkett. Brim Fell lies 0.8 km to the north along the ridge, and Dow Crag 1.0 km to the west across Goat's Water.
The standard route climbs from Coniston through the old slate quarries on its eastern side, past spoil heaps and ruined buildings, to Low Water and up a steep path to the summit. A gentler start uses the Walna Scar Road from the car park above the village. From the summit, you can follow the ridge north over Brim Fell to Swirl How, or drop to Goat's Hawse and climb Dow Crag.
The summit has a trig point on a stone platform with a large cairn. The view south reaches over Coniston Water and Morecambe Bay. Old mine shafts and levels lie on the lower slopes, so keep to the paths.
The Old Man of Coniston is 802 m (2,633 ft) high with 417 m of prominence. It is in Cumbria, England. It is the 49th highest of the 273 summits Peakify lists in Cumbria. The nearest summits are Brim Fell (0.8 km), Dow Crag (1.0 km) and Buck Pike - Seathwaite Fell (1.2 km).
What is the easiest way up The Old Man of Coniston?
From the car park on the Walna Scar Road above Coniston, follow the track and climb past the quarries to Low Water and the summit.
Can you do a Coniston round from the Old Man?
Yes. Follow the ridge north over Brim Fell to Swirl How and Wetherlam, or west to Dow Crag.
Is The Old Man of Coniston suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers in good weather. The quarry path is steep and rocky but clear.
Can you climb The Old Man and Dow Crag together?
Yes. Dow Crag lies 1.0 km to the west via Goat's Hawse.
How high is The Old Man of Coniston?
The Old Man of Coniston is 802 metres high with 417 metres of prominence.
Where is The Old Man of Coniston?
The Old Man of Coniston is listed in Cumbria, England.
Are there routes for The Old Man of Coniston?
Peakify lists 3 routes for The Old Man of Coniston, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Coniston via the quarries and Low Water (4.2 km one way, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb The Old Man of Coniston today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for The Old Man of Coniston?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
