Meeting Time and Point: 09:30 at Coniston Tourist Information Centre next to the main village car park
Start Time: 09:45
Finish Time: 15:00 approx
Car Parking / Public Transport: Lake District Car Park Pay and Display Coniston Tourist Information Centre. There are other car parks in and around the village.
Bus Service: 505 from Ambleside Saturday Service
Route Description / Details:
Miles: 7.5
Ascent: 2400 ft
Terrain: Gravel tracks / Rough well-trodden rocky / grassy paths (occasionally intermittent).
Grading: Moderate to Strenuous on account of continuous gradual climb and mountainous terrain but nothing technical.
A circular walk to the lofty independent Wetherlam, combining a mix of valley and lofty ridge walking, and local industrial heritage. Leaving Coniston village centre we follow the former mining track to the Coniston Youth Centre and climb gradually through the Coppermines Valley to Levers Water. From here, we ascend to Swirl Hause, and make our final ascent to the summit. Hopefully we will be rewarded with great views to the surrounding fells, and out to Morecambe Bay, Pennines and the Irish Sea. We’ll stop for lunch and then make our way back to Coniston via the Lad Stones Ridge.
Health and Safety: Please dress to the weather conditions, boots and/or other sturdy footwear essential. If forecast rain, waterproofs are essential. Warm clothing, hat, gloves will be needed if forecast wet/ cold/ windy. Sun hat and sun cream, sunglasses equally may be needed if forecast sunny/sunshine and showers. Note the sun by mid April is every bit as strong as in late August. If conditions dictate the walk leader may vary/shorten the route on account of weather conditions.
Food and Drink: Please bring lunch and plenty of water, bring extra water if forecast warm and sunny. Hot drinks recommended if forecast cold.
Contact: If you would like to join this walk please contact the walk leader Damian on number removed by no later than 10pm on Friday 16 April 2021.
We strongly advise walkers to carry hand sanitiser and to touch as little as possible during the walk. We will walk 2m apart as much as possible. We will not be able to share any equipment, drinks or food. Please carry a mask in your bag in case it is needed. If we need to go through a gate, the walk leader will take responsibility for opening and closing the gate to save multiple people touching it. Car sharing will not be possible.