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The Old Man

The tallest fell in the distance is known as The Old Man of Coniston, or just The Old Man (~802m). Sitting in what is now Cumbria, this is the highest point in the historic county of Lancashire.

It's very popular with walkers and has a number of well-marked tracks to the summit.

Slate and copper mining were carried out on this fell for over 800 years, and you can see spoil tips and the remains of disused mines.

 

This is looking out from Hoad Hill. It's classed as a Marilyn (hill over 150m), so that's two Marilyns I bagged this week =]

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Uploaded on July 12, 2025
Taken on July 10, 2025