What is recorded here
The Old Man of Coniston rises to approximately 676 meters and is the highest peak in the Coniston Fells, part of the larger Lake District National Park. It is composed mainly of Borrowdale Volcanic Group rocks and is a popular destination for walkers due to its scenic position overlooking Coniston Water.
This does not grant access. Check current paths, opening conditions and ownership before entering.
Places near here
Brim FellMountain / peak · 830 yd
Colt CragCliff · 914 yd
Stubthwaite CragCliff · 1046 yd
Dow CragMountain / peak · 1076 yd
Footbridge and waterfall below Grey CragWaterfall · 1636 yd
Levers waterfallWaterfall · 1643 yd
Coniston copper minesScheduled monument · 1.1 mi
Wheel Of MisfortuneVisitor information · 1.2 mi
Upper Bonsor MillVisitor information · 1.2 mi
Barn to North West of Dixon Ground FarmhouseListed building · 1.7 mi
BowmansteadListed building · 1.8 mi
The Ruskin MuseumMuseum · 1.8 miOther information
Photo: Ian Capper · CC BY-SA 2.0