Coniston Parking

[ttxela2]

Hello Folks

I'll be up in Coniston between Christmas and New Year in the van. A friend is interested in an easy mine trip but has recently had knee surgery and can't walk far. A stroll into Deep Level would seem to fit the bill, however I'm not sure he'd manage the walk up from Coniston.

I've driven up the track before when staying in a cottage and for the NAMHO meet but I have a recollection that the road is technically Private. Are there any issues with driving up and parking near the mines?

Cheers

 

[dougle89]

If you're mine exploring you should be okay, they not to park in one of the rental house parking areas

 

[ChrisJC]

It's complicated. The road is not a public highway. But there are lots of properties up there that enjoy vehicular access. How an angry person would be able to know which property you intend to visit I don't know. Almost all of the land is owned by Rydal Estates, but the owner of the old mill / wedding venue has blocked off lots of parking areas that aren't his. United Utilities also own a bit of the land up past the locked gate. When we did NAMHO, we came to an arrangement with the owner of the mill / wedding venue and parked on his land. All that said, I don't know what to recommend apart from walking up!

Chris.

 

[ttxela2]

It's complicated. The road is not a public highway. But there are lots of properties up there that enjoy vehicular access. How an angry person would be able to know which property you intend to visit I don't know. Almost all of the land is owned by Rydal Estates, but the owner of the old mill / wedding venue has blocked off lots of parking areas that aren't his. United Utilities also own a bit of the land up past the locked gate. When we did NAMHO, we came to an arrangement with the owner of the mill / wedding venue and parked on his land. All that said, I don't know what to recommend apart from walking up!

Chris.

Thanks Chris

Walking up would obviously be preferable but unfortunately probably not an option for my friend. Sounds like we'll just have to take it as it comes.

 

[ChrisB]

I don't know how long the road is. Is it feasible to drive up, drop off the friend, back down to park and walk up yourself?

 

[ttxela2]

I don't know how long the road is. Is it feasible to drive up, drop off the friend, back down to park and walk up yourself?

An option of course but could be a miserable wait depending on the weather!

 

[nickwilliams]

I recommend you contact the Yorkshire Mountaineering Club and see if they mind you leaving your car in one of their spots for the time it takes you to do the trip. Their Secretary is a (mostly lapsed) caver so you should get a sympathetic hearing.

 

[ttxela2]

Thanks folks, legit convenient parking is now sorted