Beacon Fell - 24th October 2007

Wednesday 24th October 2007

Start point: At the end of the minor road from Brown Howe (SD 281 916)

Beacon Fell (OF) from Tottle Bank

Distance: 2 miles Total Ascent: 200 metres Time Taken: 1 hour 45 minutes

Weather: Bright and sunny. 13oC.

It was t-shirt weather in glorious sunshine for our walk to Beacon Fell this afternoon. There was one overriding objective today; to replace the treasure box on the summit, something which we have enjoyed finding and adding our names to over the last couple of years. Last time I visited it had disappeared and subsequent reports by others confirmed that it was still missing. Some people may object to such things, but I think of Beacon Fell as a family fell and the treasure box just adds a little extra something to the walk for youngsters. So, if you are up there, don't forget to look for it and add your name to the visitors book.

Autumn on Torver Low Common, looking to the Coniston fells.

It was lovely and sunny this afternoon, here looking across to Coniston from further up the climb to Beacon Fell.

The eyes have it! Casper, Angus and Connie enjoy the sunshine overlooking Coniston Water.

The southern end of Coniston Water.

Coniston from the summit of Beacon Fell.

...and (almost) the full length of Coniston Water.

Mission accomplished - Connie and Angus at the summit cairn complete with new treasure box hidden (please don't destroy the cairn looking for it - it isn't that well hidden!).

Beacon Fell, the family fell. I wonder if they were the first to find the treasure?

Sunlit Caw.

Wetherlam.

Angus (aka Rod Stewart), Connie and Casper (aka Laughing Boy) take a minute for a rest on the descent towards Beacon Tarn.

Caw and the Dunnerdale fells.

Angus had a swim in Beacon Tarn - he must have done 30 laps.

Sunshine and silhouettes across Beacon Tarn.

Reflected Connie - a good test for those boots this one. At least they are clean now reasoned Connie and I couldn't argue with that!

Bracken boy.

Brown Pike remains in shade whilst Buck Pike and Dow Crag catch the sun.

Cloud reflections in an un-named jewel.

Angus.

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