Tuesday 31st May 2005

Start point: Brown Howe car park on the Torver - Greenodd road. (SD 290 910)

Beacon Fell (OF) from Brown Howe

Distance: 3.75 miles     Total Ascent: 382 metres     Time Taken: 3 hours 30 minutes

Weather: A warm, sunny day, 18oC.

Route Map

The schools are on holiday again this week, so I was joined on this lovely, sunny walk up to Beacon Fell by Connie, my 4 year old daughter. With promises of 'treasure' at the top (thanks to Liz Lemal for telling me about it) it made for an interesting walk with great views on such a nice day.

A clear view to the Coniston Fells from the ascent of Beacon Fell. Select on the image for a large version.

The approach to Beacon Fell.

Lots of Cotton Grass for Connie to pick as a present for Mum.

Coniston Water. Select on the image for a large version.

There is a treasure trove on the summit of Beacon Fell - a tin with a notebook and pens inside for people to leave a message - Connie enjoyed drawing a picture of herself in there. Here Angus is sentinel as Connie sits atop the cairn; 'the tin' is visible above Angus' head.

The head of Coniston Water. In the distance are Helvellyn, Fairfield and Dove Crag with the familiar hump-back shape of Red Screes in the centre.

Looking south-west to Black Combe.

Caw.

Looking across Beacon Tarn, a lovely place for our picnic, to Wool Knott. Connie named this 'Sparkly Tarn' as it looked so beautiful with the sunshine on it.

Dow Crag and The Old Man of Coniston.

Returning along the Cumbria Way.

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