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Coniston Coppermines Hostel

Surrounded by the Coniston fells, this was once home to the manager of the coppermines. Fellwalkers and climbers enjoy its isolated position, with routes from the front door on to Wetherlam and Coniston Old Man.

Facilities

Beds 28
Disabled Facilities No
Drinks License No
Meals Yes, 19.00 hrs
Under 3's No
No Smoking Yes
High Chairs No
Cots No
Parking Yes

Contact

Coppermines House, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8HP
015394 41261
Tourist Information: 015394 41533

Getting There

From village, take road between the Black Bull pub and the Co-op. The road soon becomes an unsurfaced track, climbing steadily then levelling, overall distance 1 1/4m

Ordnance Survey Sheet/Grid Ref: 96/289986

Buses

Stagecoach Cumberland 505/6 from Ambleside (with connections from BR Windermere), thence 1m (Tel: 01946 63222)

Trains

Ulverston 14m.

Nearest Other Hostels

Coniston Holly How 1 1/4m, Hawkshead 6m, Elterwater 6m

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