Blawith Knott

Walked on 02/05/2012

Start point: Woodland Fell road (SD 256 879)

Woodland Fell Road – Blawith Knott (OF) – Angus Tarn – Tottlebank Height (OF) – Woodland Fell Road

Distance: 2 miles Total Ascent: 156 metres Time Taken: 50 minutes Start Time: 14:00

Weather: Warm and breezy. 17°C

I just managed a quick walk up to Blawith Knott today, one of my favourite lesser heights. It was lovely up there with a warm, summery breeze and the birdsong of Meadow Pipits for company. I love it up there.

At the Giant's Grave

These two seem to know the way!

Light and shade - the Coniston fells don't appear to be fairing as well as us

Aye, aye - the windswept look for Fletcher

It was indeed a strange mix - really warm with big dark clouds to the west and blue skies to the east

At the western cairn on Blawith Knott

Dougal shows Fletcher what a proper fellwalking tongue should look like

We are still in the sunshine, but not for long I think

The path past Angus Tarn to Tottlebank Height

A dip in Angus Tarn for the boys

Wool Knott in the sunshine, beyond is the darker shape of Beacon (Fell)

That is the view to Coniston Water from Tottlebank Height

Darker skies now on the return leg - 5 minutes after getting in the car it started to rain (so good timing really)

Blawith Fells

Walked on 15/11/2010

Start point: Woodland Fell road (SD 256 879)

Woodland Fell Road – Blawith Knott (OF) – Angus Tarn – Tottlebank Height (OF) -Round Haw – Wool Knott (OF) – Slatestone Fell – Tottlebank Height (OF) – Woodland Fell Road

Distance: 4.7 miles Total Ascent: 417 metres Time Taken: 2 hours Start Time: 09:25

Weather: Cold and changeable with showers. 2C

The weather was completely odd in the south west Lakes this morning – when I set off it was cold and clear with an inversion over Coniston Water but I was soon overtaken by higher level cloud which was constantly clearing then dropping down again. At one point it started raining as well and you couldn’t tell what it would be like from one minute to the next. It was good to get out on a walk today though – it is Casper’s 7th birthday today, so Happy Birthday to him!

Blawith route map.

All looks nice and sunny on Blawith Knott at the start of the walk...

...but, looking the other way - look what's coming right for us across Kirkby Moor!

On the summit of an eerie Blawith Knott.

I don't know what you have been licking (ugh!) but Happy Birthday Casper, 7 today!

A glimpse of the Coniston Fells.

Dougal heads for Tottlebank Height. Beyond, there is a temperature inversion over Coniston Water and the Crake Valley.

Beacon Fell left, Angus Tarn centre and Tottlebank Height on the right with the Coniston Water inversion visible along its length.

Angus Tarn is frozen today Dougal!

A frozen pool on the way to Tottlebank Height.

Wool Knott and Beacon Fell.

Inversion in the Crake Valley.

Casper and Dougal don't know what to make of the strange light.

Beacon Fell and Tarn from the summit of Wool Knott.

Sunlight over Morecambe Bay.

The light is giving the inversion an other worldly look.

The clouds above are thickening now.

Crake Valley panorama.

Dramatic sky, dramatic inversion from Slatestone Fell. Now there's an odd thing - it was absolutely chucking it down now and freezing cold but I didn't think you could get an inversion in those conditions.

Coniston Water in the rain from Slatestone Fell.

Walking the damp, walled highway on the way back - Tottlebank Height ahead.

It's all change over Wool Knott now!

Looking back to Slatestone Fell, the mist now clearing and the rain has gone.

A panoramic view from the same place.

The mist is constantly clearing and then reforming.

Dead tree on Tottlebank Height.

I climbed back to the top of Tottlebank Height to have another look around, here looking to Wool Knott and Beacon Fell.

Clearing Coniston Fells from Tottlebank Height.

Kirkby Moor.

Big sky looking towards Black Combe now under a thick blanket of cloud.

A final dip and a drink for the boys at the foot of Blawith Knott.

Blawith Knott

Walked on 20/10/2009

Start point: Woodland Fell road (SD 256 879)

Woodland Fell Road – Blawith Knott (OF) – Angus Tarn – Tottlebank Height (OF) – Woodland Fell Road

Distance: 2 miles Total Ascent: 156 metres Time Taken: 1 hour

Weather: Sunny spells. 14C.

It was a pleasant autumn afternoon for a stroll along to Blawith Knott and Tottlebank Height with the showing itself at intervals. These fells seemed to be on the line between the sunny and bright weather to the south and west and darker, more ominous looking weather to the north and east. It was to see that Angus Tarn was full again, you may remember that when we visited in July it was completely dry. I also managed to visit a ‘Great Slab’ and ‘Sharp Edge’ today, amazing what you can find on these smaller fells!

Blawith Knott route map.

Tottlebank Height over a tarn on Heathwaite Fell.

The welcoming party - she could be an honorary Beardie with a haircut like that! I like the way the tag goes right through her ears - come in number 4 billion and one, your time is up...

Sunshine over me and a dark sky over Blawith Knott.

Black Combe from Giant's Grave.

Making a dash for it.

The sunshine glinting on the beautiful Duddon Estuary.

The Dunnerdale fells from the first cairn on the summit.

Dougal and Casper on Blawith Knott.

The fell dog surveys all he commands on the summit of Blawith Knott.

The [path to Tottlebank Height leads straight past Angus Tarn.

Angus Tarn is full again today.

Casper has a dip whilst Dougal decides to stay with his dad.

Casper in Angus Tarn.

The Great Slab of Tottlebank Height?

Beacon Fell from Tottlebank Height with the smallest glimpse of Coniston Water to the right of it.

Windswept on Tottlebank Height.

Descending the mini Sharp Edge from Tottlebank Height!

Autumn track.

Blawith Knott

Walked on 15/07/2009

Start point: Woodland Fell road (SD 256 879)

Woodland Fell Road – Blawith Knott (OF) – Lang Tarn – Tottlebank Height (OF) – Woodland Fell Road

Distance: 2 miles Total Ascent: 156 metres Time Taken: 2 hours

Weather: Frequent showers. 21C.

Today we had a short walk up to Blawith Knott which lies above the Woodland valley and we were joined by our friends Roger and Ann Hiley along with their dogs Harry and Bethan. The weather was none too promising when we set off as the rain was quite heavy, but thankfully it cleared and the walk was completed in a mixture of bright sunshine and frequent showers.

Blawith Knott route map.

Giant's Grave is just about visible over the tall bracken today.

It was a bit of a damp start to the walk on the path to Blawith Knott but we were hopeful of brighter weather to come.

By the time we reached the first summit cairn things had started to clear a little.

To the west, blue sky over the Duddon Estuary and heading for Black Combe.

A group shot on the summit - Connie, Roger and Ann accompanied by the three dogs - Harry, Bethan and Casper.

Me and Connie swapped places for this one.

The Coniston fells from the summit.

Beacon Fell and Wool Knott.

The Duddon Estuary and Black Combe.

The Dunnerdale fells and the two cairns on the summit of Blawith Knott. Ann and Connie take a short detour to the north from the summit which leads down to Lang Tarn.

Lang Tarn (towards the bottom of the photo) which along with Foxes Tarn is reputed to be the smallest named tarn in the Lake District.

Just big enough to fit three dogs in, so that's alright then!

Another of the frequent showers and it is hoods up for Connie and Ann heading across to Angus Tarn.

Blue sky behind once more looking back to Blawith Knott after rejoining the main path.

Connie and the dogs wonder what on earth has happened to all the water in Angus Tarn.

Doggy photo call on Tottlebank Height.

Blawith Knott from the descent of Tottlebank Height.

Great Burney to the left from the now warm descent through the bracken.

Blawith Knott from the Woodland Fell road.

Blawith Knott

Walked on 12/06/2009

Start point: Woodland Fell road (SD 256 879)

Woodland Fell Road – Blawith Knott (OF) – Tottlebank Height (OF) – Woodland Fell Road

Distance: 2 miles Total Ascent: 156 metres Time Taken: 50 minutes

Weather: Sunny. 17C.

It was a lovely afternoon for a short walk to the ever delightful Blawith Knott and Tottlebank Height. It felt like summer was here once more and it was a joy to walk over this way today. Of course we took in the previously self-named Angus Tarn where Casper naturally stopped for a cooling dip, although it is rapidly disappearing to take on its dried up summer status (see the route map as it has been officially named by the StridingEdge mapping service!).

Blawith Knott route map.

Giant's Grave.

The path to Blawith Knott.

The Coniston fells from the first cairn on the ridge.

A similar view from higher up at the western summit cairn.

The summit of Blawith Knott, the Coniston fells remain the main view with the Scafells in view on the distant left.

A panoramic view from Blawith Knott.

King Casper on Blawith Knott.

A close up on the Coniston fells.

The Dunnerdale fells.

Scafell and Scafell Pike.

Dow Crag and The Old Man.

Black Combe and the two summit cairns.

Casper remembers at Angus Tarn. Do you remember...

Angus, the bark monster, in Angus Tarn 9th April 2008

The Coniston fells across Angus Tarn.

Tottlebank Height.

Beacon Fell is central with the merest glimpse of Coniston Water with Fairfield and the Far Eastern fells beyond.

A beautiful summer day.

Casper is enjoying the sunshine here on Tottlebank Height.

Blawith Knott.

Blawith Knott

Walked on 04/08/2005

Start point: Woodland Fell road (SD 256 879)

Woodland Fell Road – Blawith Knott (OF) – Lang Tarn – Tottlebank Height (OF) – Woodland Fell Road

Distance: 2 miles Total Ascent: 245 metres Time Taken: 2 hours

Weather: Grey and overcast. 16°C.

It was grey and overcast yet again this afternoon for our short walk over Wainwright Outlying fell Blawith Knott. The heavy clouds threatened rain which thankfully didn’t materialise and we had an enjoyable walk with David and Daniel, who are holidaying in the area this week.

Blawith Knott route map.

The Duddon Estuary from the first cairn on Blawith Knott.

On the summit of Blawith Knott, low clouds spoiling the view today but everyone seems to be enjoying it.

Daniel explores the dried up, un-named tarn on the way to Tottlebank Height.

Beacon Fell and Wool Knott with the merest glimpse of Coniston Water from Tottlebank Height.

Blawith Knott from a heather clad Tottlebank Height.

Great Burney.

The Dunnerdale Fells and Stickle Pike across Woodland and the Lickle Valley.

Blawith Knott

Walked on 23/03/2005

Start point: Woodland Fell road (SD 256 879)

Woodland Fell Road – Blawith Knott (OF) – Lang Tarn – Tottlebank Height (OF) – Woodland Fell Road

Distance: 2.4 miles Total Ascent: 230 metres Time Taken: 50 minutes

Weather: Grey and overcast with rain showers. 13oC.

Today’s walk visits the little frequented Woodland Valley which lies between the Duddon Estuary and Coniston. It was grey and overcast with no views to the high fells; at least the temperature is getting warmer – it felt like Spring today.

This walk follows the one described in Wainwright’s Blawith Knott chapter in his book ‘The Outlying Fells of Lakeland’, page 108.