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Low Water Tarn

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Low Water Tarn

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  • Location: Coniston, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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    June 18, 2026

    Hiking

    Low Water is a spectacular mountain lake at an altitude of 550 metres, directly below the steep north-western rock faces of the Old Man of Coniston. Surrounded by an impressive mountain landscape, it is a popular stopping point for hikers and wild swimmers.
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    June 2, 2021

    Hiking

    Low water sits in a small hollow cradled by Brim fell and coniston old man. The tarn sits at 550m above sea level and is just past the abandoned copper mines. 2 good approaches are from Walna scar road and Coniston village.

    May 11, 2022

    Hiking

    Great tarn to swim in on a nice day.
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    View of Low Water Tarn – Old Man of Coniston summit loop from Coniston

    10.8km

    04:18

    620m

    620m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 550 m

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    Location: Coniston, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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