I went with Connie and the dogs to check out our old favourite Beacon Fell…
Beacon Fell
Beacon Fell
Height: 255 metres / 836 feet Grid reference: SD 27810 90708 Category: The Outlying Fells
Beacon Fell
It was completely different weather today to that of Monday – gone was the lovely sunshine to be replaced with general murk and dreariness. Early on it was drizzling too but that soon cleared as we headed up to Beacon Fell for a bit of fresh air.
Beacon Fell
The Easter holidays seem to be going on forever this year, but this is it Connie – back to school tomorrow. It was quite pleasant up on Beacon Fell today and very quiet as you would expect. The strong wind made the top a place not to hang around though…
Beacon Fell
This is the final hurrah for the school holidays before the return to school for Connie. We walked old favourite Beacon Fell in fittingly glorious weather and it was just about warm enough for a dip in Beacon Tarn too.
Beacon Fell
It was really quite still this afternoon for a short walk up to Beacon Fell, in fact it was mild as well so it was good to do the full walk in short sleeves. I had a hunt round for the ‘treasure tin’ up there today but it looks like some kind soul has removed it again. Why oh why oh why…?
Beacon Fell
What a gorgeous afternoon it turned out to be today for our walk up to Beacon Fell, in amongst the Ling once more. We planned to replace the treasure tin on the top but another one has turned up so that’s fine. We left a couple of things in the box and were then lured to Beacon Tarn, difficult to resist on a day like this.
Beacon Fell
It was really warm and quite muggy today with a lot of haze around spoiling the distant views somewhat. Connie and I really enjoyed the walk though, what with the required sun cream and tee shirts it really did feel like mid summer. We were glad to find the summit treasure tin has been restored once more and we replenished it with supplies…
Beacon Fell and Blawith Common
Around the fringes of the Lake District there was blue sky and sunshine but, in the southern half at least, it was pretty murky today. It was also surprisingly warm for the time of year, almost ready for spring! I was going to head for the higher fells but stuck to lowly Beacon Fell when I realised just how closed in the weather was and had a bit of a wander around Blawith Common too for a change.
Beacon Fell
It was a beautiful day once more, lovely and warm and clearer than it has been over the weekend. I managed a quick sprint on the fells with the dogs, a great day to snatch a walk like this.
Beacon Fell
I still have a bit of a holiday hangover and was feeling quite lethargic this morning but I had a quick walk up to Beacon Fell. The weather was pretty well overcast but seemed to be clearing and the temperature was pleasant enough. Those two bouncing beardies certainly enjoyed their walk up there today.
Beacon Fell
I’m still taking it easy at the moment but the doctor ordered fresh air, so who was I to argue? The dogs and I are, of course, going up the wall but an easy walk up to Beacon Fell was good enough to escape confinement today. The weather was really changeable and was coupled with a strong breeze…but we were out!
Beacon Fell
This morning was lovely and clear with wall to wall blue sky…by the time I eventually made it out all that was gone and had been replaced by quite thick, grey cloud. There was the odd sunny spell but nothing like earlier conditions and I managed a quick walk up to Beacon Fell which turned out to be a muddy and squelchy one too.
Beacon Fell
It was a gorgeous day today, too good to miss out on a walk when the opportunity arose. I really fancied having a swim somewhere and Beacon Fell ticked all the right boxes for that along with the views of course. Although it was sunny and warm, autumn is quickly catching us now and the fells are turning a beautiful golden colour which was enhanced by the sunshine today.
Beacon Fell
Connie and I have had this one on the agenda for a good while – a visit to Beacon Fell with the intention of replacing the ever popular ‘Treasure Tin’, which we duly did. This is a great way to entice youngsters up onto the fell with the promise of hidden treasure at the top. If you do visit, please leave a comment in the book and tell us about your walk but please leave it all there for others to seek out. The weather was a bit odd today with it being quite warm in sheltered places and very hazy but with a really strong wind on the top.
Beacon Fell
It was really too good to miss a walk this lunchtime up to Beacon Fell to catch some glorious Autumn sunshine and wonderful golden views. The box at the top has disappeared again so perhaps Connie and I will get up there again next week to replace it if we get the opportunity.
Beacon Fell
Beacon Fell seemed to be on the half way line of weather this morning – to the north looked black and gloomy, to the south was sunshine and blue skies and there was Beacon Fell right in the middle. It was good to get out for a quick walk though and give Angus a decent walk too and also we could have a quick check of the treasure box whilst we were there.
Beacon Fell
Firstly, regarding Monday’s walk, I was shocked to see that a canoeist had been killed on the River Crake that day. We were watching them between Lowick Bridge and Spark Bridge on the rapid and swollen river prior to the final photo on the walk page, which is timed at 2.15pm on the data file. The unfortunate accident occurred at 3pm, not too long after we left.
Today’s walk was a bit of a non-starter for Connie. She wanted to check that the treasure tin we hid back in October on the top of Beacon Fell was still there, but the wind was far too strong and bitter for her to continue all the way to the top. Reluctantly Louise, Connie and Angus turned back half way whilst Casper and I checked out the summit. These photos are to show that it is not always sunny and clear in the Lake District, as the walks in the run up to Christmas and the 2007 retrospective may have suggested!
Beacon Fell
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.
Beacon Fell
It has put a lot of rain down overnight and earlier this morning but I managed to dodge the worst of it for a quick walk up to Beacon Fell. I think Angus needed the fresh air the most as he was stuck inside all day yesterday while we were out on Glaramara. Mind you, I don’t think he was complaining too much – he had his feet up in front of the TV when we got home!
Beacon Fell
Today walk was a short and quick one up to Beacon Fell. I changed the normal route of return for this one – instead of descending to the tarn I contoured the lower slopes of the fell, thus avoiding the boggy area to the north of Beacon Tarn. It was good to see the treasure tin at the top still going strong!
Beacon Fell
It was nice to be out for the first walk of 2007 up on Beacon Fell today – the last week or so has not been great for weather so we have stuck to low level ones and the highest we have been is up to Stickle Pike with the the whole walk being completely in mist. Connie was spurred on by the thought of the hidden treasure tin once again; this ensures Beacon Fell remains a firm favourite with her!
Beacon Fell
Where to today then? It certainly looked grey and miserable again this morning and I didn’t fancy getting another soaking like yesterday, so lowly Beacon Fell it was. Always a delight to climb this one and we (mostly) kept out of the rain.
Beacon Fell
It was always going to be a hot one today, so Connie and I along with her school friend Maya, dad Nick and dog Buster had a relatively early start up to the delightful Beacon Fell. It was so this morning warm that the delights of the cool looking Beacon Tarn were too hard for all of us to resist!
Beacon Fell
The original intention today was to complete a circuit of the Coniston fells – when I reached Coniston this morning, there was a heavy snowstorm which stopped me from going; I was worried about getting home again. As it happened, it cleared up later, although it had started snowing yet again when I set off for Beacon Fell and I could see there were snow clouds over the high fells, which occasionally cleared briefly to allow at least some views.