Coniston (Coppermines Valley)
Linear walk
This walk, starting from the village of Coniston, takes you up into the spectacular Coppermines Valley and takes in the Copper Heart Stone and working Waterwheel.
OS Map: OS map available here.
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Useful Information
How to get there: Head into Coniston on the A593. Once in the village, take the B5285 to the Ruskin Avenue car park.
Grid Reference: SD 3033 9755
Nearest Postcode: LA21 8EH
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Parking: Ruskin Avenue car park (Pay & Display)
Facilities: There are toilets located in the car park.
The Walk
A linear walk offering spectacular scenery.
Map with thanks to Ordnance Survey.
Walk
1. From the car park, turn left to take the road past the Crown Inn and the church. Turn right at the road junction and then take the first left, after the Black Bull. Follow this road ad it heads uphill, turning more into a stone track. Continue to follow this track uphill. As it opens out a bit, take the left hand fork to continue uphill. You will see a row of terraced cottages across the wooden bridge to your right. Continue on until you reach the YHA Coniston Coppermines, and viewpoint with information boards. If you walk just behind this, you will find the Copper Heart Stone and working Waterwheel.
2. Once you are ready to return, head back down the route you came, and eventually back into the village of Coniston, where you can enjoy a well earned rest at one of the dog friendly establishments in the village, such as the Herdwicks Cafe.
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