Old Man Of Coniston
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 8.60 mi -
Average duration: 6h 15 -
Difficulty: Not specified -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 2,605 ft -
Descent: - 2,582 ft -
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Highest point: 2,615 ft -
Lowest point: 617 ft
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Country:
United Kingdom
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Area: Lake District -
Start/End: N 54.395606° / W 3.169763° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 650 ft
- 1 : mi 6.5 - alt. 2,352 ft - Stopover 1
- 2 : mi 6.5 - alt. 2,352 ft - Continue
- S/E : mi 8.6 - alt. 650 ft
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