Swirl How, Brim Fell, Dow Crag and Great Carrs
4 Wainwrights in the southern Lake District, climbed together from Coniston.
- Distance
- 12.6 km
- Ascent
- 950 m
- Time
- 4.5–6 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 802 m
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About this walk
Swirl How, Brim Fell, Dow Crag and Great Carrs is a hard 12.6 km circular walk with 950 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6 hours. It starts at Coniston (grid reference NY 273 026). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest Swirl How at 802 m.
This round takes in 4 Wainwrights in the southern Lake District: Swirl How, Brim Fell, Dow Crag and Great Carrs. Swirl How is the highest at 802 m (2,633 ft).
From Coniston, paths lead most of the way to the top. It links the summits by the easiest line between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Coniston, follow the path towards Swirl How.
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The summits
Climb Swirl How, then continue to Brim Fell, Dow Crag and Great Carrs.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
802 m
796 m
778 m
785 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Swirl How, Brim Fell, Dow Crag and Great Carrs take?
- Most walkers take 4.5–6 hours for the 12.6 km route, which has 950 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Coniston (grid reference NY 273 026). Use a car park if there's one nearby; otherwise park considerately and don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Fell paths for most of the way: steep, stony or boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Swirl How (802 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Brim Fell (796 m, Wainwright); Great Carrs (785 m, Wainwright); Dow Crag (778 m, Wainwright, Hewitt).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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