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Coniston Copper Mines, Through Trips. Coniston, Cumbria.


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There are a number of demanding through trips that can be made in the Coniston Copper Mines. The routes had deteriorated since they where first pushed and installed in the 1970's and 80's by CATMHS. Thanks to COMRU, Tony and Wendy who over the years and recently have spent a great deal of effort re-rigging them, some are open again.

These mines present a serious danger to the inexperienced and should not be entered without a knowledgeable guide.

Introductory Through Trip from Fleming's to Taylor's Level

A demanding trip taking in the many highlights in one part of the Coniston system.

(Mike and Tony), 8th April 2008.

Paddy End Through Trip

The classic through trip at Coniston, in at Levels Water Tarn and out of the Hospital Level.

(Colin, Karli, Lyndon, Mike, Glasses Pete, Pete, and Sally), 5th April 2009.

Fleming's to Taylor's Level

A demanding trip taking in the many highlights in one part of the Coniston system.

(Lyndon, Mike, Paul, Glasses Pete, Pete, and Sally), 4th April 2009.