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: Sunny spells. 19C.
Although it was sunny and warm this morning, I set out with a heavy heart for The Old Man for it was to be Angus’ final journey onto the fells and the place he will rest forever. I know he loved this walk as we have done it often enough and this is the final chapter in the Angus story.
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'I am the resurrection and the life...' Coniston Old Man is a fitting final resting place for Angus, the old man of the fells. We have been up here many, many times together and I purposely scattered his ashes where we can always look up and see him from home. Next time you are up on the Old Man, spare a thought for our boy Angus and listen carefully, you just may be able to hear his barks carried on the wind.