Mines & mountains

Key stage 2, 3 & 4 and A-level
YHA Coniston Holly How

Slate saw the arrival of the railways to Coniston and mining was so extensive that most of 'Old Man' is thought to be hollow! This fascinating course includes a trail through the Coniston environment and enables students to learn how Cumbria's mountains have been mined for minerals and slate (black gold), and to discover how communities grew and relied on the industry for a livelihood