Walking the Lake District Fells Coniston

Discover 24 outstanding Lake District summits accessible from the lively valleys of Coniston, Duddon and Eskdale. This area is famed for its spectacular scenery, diverse walking and classic Lakeland atmosphere, from the iconic heights of Coniston Old Man, Dow Crag and Wetherlam to the peaceful, lesser-known massifs of Birker and Corney Fell in the west. With Swirl How’s airy ridges included for the ambitious, you’ll find a full range of fellwalking experiences, whether you want a gentle stroll or a demanding mountain day. Perfect for summit-baggers, seasoned hillwalkers, and newcomers alike, this trusted Cicerone guidebook offers complete fell-by-fell coverage of all 24 Coniston summits. Every ascent, descent, and ridge route is described in detail, so you can devise your own outings, combine summits, or craft ambitious ridge traverses tailored to your ambitions. Full coverage of 24 Coniston fells, with every possible route up and down, including ridge link-ups for longer days and greater variety. HARVEY mapping, hand-drawn topos, and panoramas for each summit make route-finding simple and the views even more rewarding. Practical advice on valley access, public transport, parking, accommodation, and services in Coniston, Duddon, and Eskdale. Fell-friendly route options to help minimise your environmental impact as you explore. Tick lists so you can log every summit, with this volume forming part of a definitive eight-book series covering all 230 Lake District fells. Written by lifelong fellwalker Mark Richards, inspired by the legendary Alfred Wainwright, this guide combines expert knowledge with a passion for the southwestern Lake District. With step-by-step route descriptions, the latest mapping, and unique perspectives, you’ll have everything you need to make every ascent memorable and every valley visit special. Coniston is just one adventure: the Walking the Lake District Fells series unlocks a lifetime of Lakeland exploration, guiding you from first fell to final summit across eight comprehensive volumes.

This guide describes ascents of 24 Lake District fells that can be climbed from Coniston and the Duddon and Eskdale valleys, including Coniston Old Man, Swirl How, Wetherlam and Dow Crag. The Coniston Fells - much loved for their classic ridges and wide-reaching views - need little introduction; however, to the west the less-frequented summits of the Birker and Corney Fell massifs offer more great mountain and maritime vistas, as well as solitude. Unlike other guidebooks which describe a single or limited number of routes to a particular destination, the aim of the Walking the Lake District Fells series is to offer all the options. These are presented as numbered sections which can be combined to create infinite possibilities - from simple ascents to longer ridge routes. You'll find the classics and popular routes alongside less traditional alternatives perfect for the wandering spirit. The series gives you both the freedom to devise your own routes and the information to make informed decisions, thanks to the clear descriptions of the routes, terrain, hazards, interesting features and safe descent paths should the weather close in. Also included are a handful of classic ridge routes for longer fell days. Mark Richards' inimitable text is complemented by HARVEY mapping and the author's own beautiful sketch topos and panoramas. Perfect for keen hillwalkers and peak-baggers alike and ideal both for pre-planning and use on the hill, Walking the Lake District Fells is the new incarnation of the Fellranger series, which sees the volumes updated and trimmed to a more practical size. These true connoisseurs' guides are sure to inspire you to get out and explore the beautiful fells of Lakeland. For those collecting fell summits, a 'Fellrangers' hill list register can be found on the Long Distance Walkers Association website.