Friday 10th August 2012

Start point: High Nibthwaite (SD 294 897)

Brock Barrow (OF) from High Nibthwaite

Distance: 1.5 miles     Total Ascent: 175 metres     Time Taken: 1 hour 20 minutes     Start Time: 11:00

Weather: Hot and sunny. 23oC

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It was really warm this morning - Connie, we are going out for a walk...your choice...!

Climbing above the rooftops of High Nibthwaite.

Beacon Fell from the path.

Brock Barrow looking seasonally heathery today.

The Crake Valley from the climb.

The Coniston fells from the top.

Brock Barrow cairn.

Looking across the foot of Coniston Water.

When you get to the top, you just have to have a rest when it is as hot as this!

What a lovely day.

Plenty of shouts and laughter from the lake below.

A panoramic view from the top.

Casper, Connie and Dougal soaking up the sunshine.

Dappled fells.

Dougal says 'Let me in too'.

Heading for the second summit, Top o' Selside up to the right.

There is a fabulous view of Coniston Water from here.

In the Ling.

Self timing.

On the descent.

Back down at High Nibthwaite.

Beacon Fell across tranquil Coniston Water.

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