Start Point: High Nibthwaite (SD 294 897)
Brock Barrow from High Nibthwaite
Distance: 1.5 miles Total Ascent: 175 metres Time Taken: 40 minutes Start Time: 10:15
Weather: Heavy snow showers, 1°C
Everywhere I went this morning there were heavy snow showers with it settling on the roads in many places. I ended up deciding on a short walk to somewhere that was not too high given the wind strength down at valley level and ended up getting a pleasant surprise with the way the weather turned out. Given the earlier conditions I don’t think I could have asked for any more.
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I didn't hold out much hope for this short walk, this is what it was like most of the morning and it continued as I set off towards Brock Barrow.
Lo and behold - 5 minutes later the wind had blown away the snow shower and there was a blue sky up there!
The Crake Valley from the climb.
Near the top now and there is a wintry view to High Bethecar to the east.
At least I can almost see the snow clad Coniston fells from the top now.
Looking down on High Nibthwaite and Allan Tarn.
The two of them - ready to pounce.
The summit cairn.
Heading for the secondary summit, The Old Man and Wetherlam beyond.
Coniston Water.
Look into the eyes...
Yes, I can smile.
Looking across to Caw and leaden skies.
The eastern side of Coniston Water on the way down.
The Gormley statue is now imprisoned.
Beacon Fell from a full Coniston Water.