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East of Coniston

Walked on 05/10/2007

Start point: High Nibthwaite (SD 295 897)

High Nibthwaite – Brock Barrow – High Nibthwaite

Distance: 1.2 miles     Total Ascent: 165 metres     Time Taken: 1 hour

Weather: Warm and clear. 18oC.

It was amazingly clear and sunny today, too good to resist getting out for a short walk even though time was getting on. There are great views from the East of Coniston which are much underrated – Brock Barrow was relegated to ‘a nameless summit 748’ by Wainwright, but surely with its magnificent ancient cairn and great views it deserves better than that? See for yourself…

East of Coniston

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Looking over High Nibthwaite at the southern end of Coniston Water. You can just see the yachts through the houses, Beacon Fell is beyond.

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There is a riot of autumn colour in the sunshine on Brock Barrow.

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There is a riot of autumn colour in the sunshine on Brock Barrow.

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How warm is it today Casper and Angus? I can scarcely believe it - summer revisited!

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That tongue says it all!

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Looking down to the foot of Coniston Water, with the River Crake and Allan Tarn to the left

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Heading for the second summit on Brock Barrow.

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Looking to Low Light Haw from the old sheepfold on Brock Barrow.

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A brilliantly clear view today.

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Angus and Casper on the second summit.

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The Old Man of Coniston with Torver at the bottom of the photo.

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Caw.

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Wetherlam across Coniston Water.

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The sun is picking out the rocky face of Dow Crag nicely.

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Looking down to Coniston Water. This is Ransome's 'Swallows and Amazons country.

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Black Combe across Blawith Knott.

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Descending back to the track returning to High Nibthwaite.

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The cool, clear water looks inviting - I reckon it will be a bit just a little bit cold though!

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Golden light on the Coniston fells.

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Coniston jetty and Peel Island.

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