Start point: Walna Scar road (SD 289 970)
Walna Scar car park – Boo Tarn – The Old Man of Coniston – Low Water – Walna Scar car park
Distance: 3.5 miles Total Ascent: 575 metres Time Taken: 1 hour 45 minutes
Weather: Still with sunny spells. 20oC.
This was another of those walks that just ‘happened’ – I had intended visiting Black Fell and Tarn Hows today but on the way there The Old Man looked too inviting to miss as it was nice and clear and it had the makings of a good day. I’m glad I did too; we were all alone on the summit which I guess is the reward for getting out early. By the time I returned to the car park, it was full so it looks like it will be a busy afternoon up there today.

The cloud is lifting from Eskdale in the distance but is hiding the Scafells for now. In the centre is Grey Friar with Brim Fell up to the right.