Walk: An opportunity to discover some of the area's rich mining history.
For: Families.
Duration: 2.5 hours.
Distance / Ascent: 2.6 miles/4.2 km, 520 ft/160 m.
Grading: Easy.
Description: The walk begins in Coniston village and climbs into the Coppermines Valley past Miners Bridge and on to visit the Lower and Upper Bonsor dressing floors to discover how copper was mined and processed here. The return route to Coniston includes part of the track along which the processed copper was taken on its way to the railhead, where it was taken onward by railway.
This walk is on quarry roads and obvious paths throughout. It involves some moderate ascents and descents on metalled roads and tracks with loose surfaces. Some sections can be muddy and/or slippery in poor weather.
Meeting Place: Coniston Tourist Information Centre Car Park.Â
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Meeting Time: Sunday 24th / 10:00.
Leader / Organisation: LDNPA Warden.
Cost: Free.
This walk is being run by the Lake District National Park Authority. Please make all bookings through their booking platform. Click here for more information and bookings.