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Coniston Old Man

Walked on 10/11/2013

Start point: Walna Scar road (SD 289 970)

Walna Scar car park – Boo Tarn – The Old Man of Coniston – Brim Fell – Brim Fell Rake – Low Water – Below Beck Fells – Walna Scar car park

Distance: 4.3 miles     Total Ascent: 630 metres     Time Taken: 2 hours 30 minutes     Start Time: 06:30

Weather: Cold and windy. 3oC.

It was predicted to be a clear day today so I set off early to catch the sunrise from The Old Man – I wasn’t disappointed and the early start was well worth the effort. Nice to bump into a group of StridingEdge fans on the way down – the only people I saw all morning.

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Pre-dawn, looking across to Brown and Buck Pike.

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Sunrise.

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The dawn of a beautiful day.

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Looking to distant Black Combe, the fells aglow.

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The sun climbs higher, as do I!

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Summit approach.

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What a fabulous view from the top looking down on Low Water.

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A panorama from the summit looking to the Scafells. Select on the image to see a larger version.

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Sunrise on Dougal.

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From The Old Man.

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Dow Crag and beyond.

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Heading for Brim Fell

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The South Rake on Dow Crag.

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Looking back to The Old Man.

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Brim Fell.

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Harter Fell.

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Swirl How.

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Swirl How from Raven Tor.

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Down at Low Water.

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Wetherlam from the ruins.

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Black Sail and Wetherlam.

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Mind the gap.

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The Old Man in the sunshine.

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The Coniston fells from Torver.

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Colourful reflections down at Lake Bank.

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A perfect view of Coniston.

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Into the sun, the mist rising from the polished lake.

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Mono Jetty.

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Coniston Water.

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