A great base for winter mountain walking with The Old Man of Coniston and Wetherlam on the doorstep. We’ll be staying at the traditional and cosy Coppermines Cottage mountaineering hut. There are 3 bunk rooms sleeping 4, 4, and 8 respectively on alpine style bunks. Heating is by electric storage heaters throughout the building Bring wood, firelighters and matches (available from the garage in Coniston) to enjoy the wood burning stove.