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Coniston Coppermines is a Youth Hostel[http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/the-lake-district/hostels/Coniston-Coppermines/index.aspx] just below the Old Man of Coniston in the South East end of the Lake District.
 
Coniston Coppermines is a Youth Hostel[http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/the-lake-district/hostels/Coniston-Coppermines/index.aspx] just below the Old Man of Coniston in the South East end of the Lake District.
==Location==
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==General==
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===Location===
 
* 1.5 miles from Coniston, Cumbria.
 
* 1.5 miles from Coniston, Cumbria.
 
* Grid Reference: SD289986
 
* Grid Reference: SD289986
 
* [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=coniston&sll=54.162434,-3.647461&sspn=12.445487,33.398438&ie=UTF8&ll=54.377572,-3.095352&spn=0.001067,0.00247&t=h&z=19 Google Maps]
 
* [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=coniston&sll=54.162434,-3.647461&sspn=12.445487,33.398438&ie=UTF8&ll=54.377572,-3.095352&spn=0.001067,0.00247&t=h&z=19 Google Maps]
  
==Accommodation==
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===Accommodation===
 
Total number of beds: 26
 
Total number of beds: 26
 
* 3 rooms with 4 beds
 
* 3 rooms with 4 beds
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Most windows in the hostel overlook the valley and the surrounding peaks.
 
Most windows in the hostel overlook the valley and the surrounding peaks.
  
==Parking==
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===Parking===
 
Sizeable car park just outside the hostel.
 
Sizeable car park just outside the hostel.
==Set Dressing Requirements==
 
The dining area has plastic chairs. The hostel has the standard YHA covering of posters and notices that would require set dressing over.
 
  
==Price==
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===Price===
 
November-March £560 for two nights.[http://www.escape-to.co.uk/view_property.php?id=914]
 
November-March £560 for two nights.[http://www.escape-to.co.uk/view_property.php?id=914]
  
==Local LRP Routes and Features of Interest==
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==LRP Issues==
===Quarry===
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===Set Dressing Requirements===
===Mine Entrances===
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The dining area has plastic chairs. The hostel has the standard YHA covering of posters and notices that would require set dressing over.
===Coppermines Valley===
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===Routes and Features of Interest===
===Levers Water===
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====Quarry====
==Norms==
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====Mine Entrances====
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====Coppermines Valley====
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====Levers Water====
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===Norms===
 
There are a number of holiday cottages about a hundred yards away from the hostel.
 
There are a number of holiday cottages about a hundred yards away from the hostel.
  
 
The access path to the hostel carries on up to the Old Man of Coniston and is heavily used by walkers.
 
The access path to the hostel carries on up to the Old Man of Coniston and is heavily used by walkers.
==Events run here==
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===Events run here===
 
None known.
 
None known.
  

Revision as of 02:28, 24 April 2008

Coniston Coppermines YHA

Coniston Coppermines is a Youth Hostel[1] just below the Old Man of Coniston in the South East end of the Lake District.

General

Location

  • 1.5 miles from Coniston, Cumbria.
  • Grid Reference: SD289986
  • Google Maps

Accommodation

Total number of beds: 26

  • 3 rooms with 4 beds
  • 1 room with 6 beds
  • 1 room with 8 beds

Standard YHA quality beds.

The kitchen has a couple of cookers and is large enough to cook for the group.

The dining area is fairly small and to sit everyone down at the same time would involve sitting in the adjacent kitchen.

The (upstairs) lounge has a wood burning stove and seating for about 10 people.

On the whole the hostel has a cramped and compact feeling.

Most windows in the hostel overlook the valley and the surrounding peaks.

Parking

Sizeable car park just outside the hostel.

Price

November-March £560 for two nights.[2]

LRP Issues

Set Dressing Requirements

The dining area has plastic chairs. The hostel has the standard YHA covering of posters and notices that would require set dressing over.

Routes and Features of Interest

Quarry

Mine Entrances

Coppermines Valley

Levers Water

Norms

There are a number of holiday cottages about a hundred yards away from the hostel.

The access path to the hostel carries on up to the Old Man of Coniston and is heavily used by walkers.

Events run here

None known.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Beautiful scenery
  • Remote

Cons

  • Path used heavily by walkers accessing Old Man of Coniston
  • Access path is very rough