Coniston Old Man and the Coppermines — Women Only Walk

Distance12km / 7.5 miles

Ascent730m / 2,400ft

Difficulty★

Price£45 pp

Spaces8

Wainwright Ticks✓

Walk up Coniston Old Man via the fascinating Coppermines Valley with a women-only group — industrial history, slate, copper, spoil heaps and an aerial tramway — then up past Low Water to the summit.

Join me for a walk up Coniston Old Man via the interesting Coppermines Valley with a wonderful women-only group. This was once a busy hive of industry where slate and copper were mined. We will see the spoil heaps, old buildings and the remains of the aerial tramway that once carried ore down into the valley for processing.After a wander through history, it's time to walk up the stony path past Low Water and on up the rock steps to the summit. We will retrace our steps back down to the tarn before heading to the beginning of the Walna Scar Road, a medieval packhorse route used to connect Furness Abbey with Coniston. A short walk back down to the village marks the end of our walk.

Why Women Only Walks?

Walking on rough, uneven ground has major health benefits — especially in terms of supporting bone density and improving cardiovascular fitness. And these walks are fun!

Is this walk for me?

Suitable for all — a reasonable level of fitness will make this walk more enjoyable.If you like the sound of this walk but cannot make the date, please get in touch — I can organise a bespoke day for you.

Ros and another walker on the snowy summit of the Old Man of Coniston

Ros sitting in an old miners’ stone shelter at Coniston Coppermines

Quarry pool at the Old Man of Coniston Coppermines

Sunrise over Coniston seen from the Coppermines quarry

Ros and another walker with her dog Blea on a snowy Lake District summit - Women Only Walks

Women Only Walkers smiling beside a lake in the Lake District

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Ros

Mountain Leader

Having lived in Cumbria for more than two decades, I've come to know the Western Lake District in all its moods — from the hidden corners and winding fell paths to the quirks of its ever-changing weather. I'm endlessly eager to explore these landscapes, but always with a healthy respect for the conditions they present.

With a background in Geology and Geography and a deep love for the outdoors, I enjoy bringing the fells to life for others — interpreting the rocks beneath your feet, the landforms that shape our views, and the flora that thrives in this rugged environment. With me, a day in the hills is not just a walk but an experience: informative, rewarding and full of interest.

My professional life has been shaped by more than 20 years as a Geography teacher and over two decades leading the Duke of Edinburgh's Award at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. I've organised and led hundreds of fieldtrips — from local adventures in the Lakes to UK-wide excursions and international trips, including ski trips and a self-planned expedition to Kenya. These years of guiding, teaching and adventuring have shaped my approach: safe, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and always committed to giving people the confidence to enjoy the mountains at their own pace.

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