Lakeland Trails Coniston Trails
Coniston Water to the shadow of the Old Man, through the copper mines.
| Distance | Ascent | Per km |
|---|---|---|
| 16K | 368 m | 23 m |
| 10K | 329 m | 30 m |
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HARD
TRP grade · E2·T3
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What you’re in for
Circuits of Coniston Water under the Old Man, through the old workings of the Coppermines Valley, with Swirl How, Wetherlam and Dow Crags around you. A 10k and a 16k, the longer one as either a challenge or a race. Hard-packed scenic trail with the occasional muddy bit, and one short section Lakeland Trails admit only agile mountain goats will run. Well marked and marshalled throughout, with live music, commentary and food at the start and finish.
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Routes starting within 20 km of Coniston, Cumbria, nearest first. Each one has a free GPX file and a TRP grade, so you can rehearse the ground before race day.
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Common questions
- The Coniston Trails offers 2 distances: 10K (6.2 miles), 16K (9.9 miles).