GR28500,05950 Start of path to Oxendale	GR2705,0525 Footbridge	GR26720,04704 Just below Brown Howe	GR2662,0434 Steep Stream junction
GR2673,0392 A view of Red Tarn	3 Shires Stone	GR2775,0266 Looking west above the road	GR26994,01389 A view of Weatherlamb and Swirl Hause
GR2725,0055 Top of Swirl How	GR27805,00750 A view of Swirl Hause	GR28150,99275 Levers Water	GR28950,98560 Youth Hostel
GR28570,98000 Fall at Miner's Bridge

 

             2 Newfield, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EE, UK  Tel. (44) 015394 41526.  Mobile 07967380734

This photo trail takes you from Langdale over to Coniston.  There is a National Trust car park at Old Dungeon Ghyll (GR28612, 06095).  There is plenty of parking in Coniston village, although you may be limited to the secondary school playground at peak times in school holidays.  A suitable map to use is the OS Explorer OL6, which covers the South-western Lakes.  This walk is about 13 km, with an ascent of just under 700m.  Allow at least 5 hours for this walk.

Please Take Care.  This is a high level walk.  It is essential that you have a map, compass, and whistle, and that you are proficient in using them.  Click here for an elevation profile. 

Before you set off:

By making the decision to print off or do this Photo Trail you assume all risks involved.  By using this trail you agree to our disclaimer.  To view the disclaimer click the link.

• make sure that you are familiar with the route
• tell someone where you are going and leave route information with details of your group and time of return
• obtain a Weather forecast
• take  warm clothing, food and water sufficient for a longer period of time on the hill.
• When you have returned make sure you tell the people you left the route details with that you are off the hill.