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Beacon Fell

Walked on 15/04/2013

Start point: At the end of the minor road from Brown Howe (SD 281 916)

Beacon Fell (OF) from Tottle Bank

Distance: 2 miles     Total Ascent: 200 metres    Time Taken: 1 hour    Start Time: 14:10

Weather: Warmer then of late with a strong wind. 14oC

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…

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The call of the wild; Casper-is-back!

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Looking brighter at the start of the climb.

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Beacon Fell.

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It was a little breezy today.

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The gully.

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Coniston Water and brightening weather.

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Nibthwaite and the foot of Coniston.

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Drama over the Coniston fells.

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Beacon Fell summit.

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Coniston Water from the cairn.

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The wind was strong enough to take Dougal's tongue away! There was no treasure tin in evidence today for Connie.

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Looking along the top of Beacon Fell.

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Beautiful down at Beacon Tarn but too cold for a dip today.

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The way back.

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Little dog and girl, big country.

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