Almost up the old man

The final leg of today's hike took me around the edge of the Coniston old man before joining the path full of fellow hikers returning from their climb to the top of the mountain. As I was already half way up I really felt that I should continue up to the top myself but as it was now 3pm and black snow clouds were moving in I decided perhaps save that for another day.

Coniston Fells - Levers Water

Continuing my climb up the "coppermines valley" into the Coniston Fells to reach the icy Levers Waters.

Levers Water is a naturally occuring tarn, but was enlarged by a dam in 1717 to provide water and power to the coppermines below. It now supplies water to Coniston and the surrounding villages.

Bleak and rugged Levers Water reservoir, on the Coniston Fells above Coppermines Valley, lies at a height of 1,500 feet, at the foot of the steeply descending slopes of Great How, High Fell and Raven Tor.

Coniston slate Quarries & Copper Mines

The walk up to Coniston Fells passes the slate quarries and old copper mines that helped Coniston become what it is today. They have a strange beauty amongst the water falls and backdrop of the Coniston old man & surrounding fells.

Coniston Hall Park

Coniston Hall dates from the late 16th century, or possibly earlier. Part of it is now ruined, part is used as a farmhouse, and another part is used by a sailing club. It is set on the shore of Coniston Water and part of the short walk from my Camp site into Coniston itself.

Coniston Water

Saturday

A short stroll along the shore of Coniston Water, with views looking back towards the snow covered Old Man of Coniston.