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Brock Barrow

Walked on 02/03/2015

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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An open invitation to StridingEdge fans - what are you doing at Easter? It would be great to see you at the launch of the latest Wainwright book update.

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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.

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Lo and behold - 5 minutes later the wind had blown away the snow shower and there was a blue sky up there!

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The Crake Valley from the climb.

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Near the top now and there is a wintry view to High Bethecar to the east.

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At least I can almost see the snow clad Coniston fells from the top now.

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Looking down on High Nibthwaite and Allan Tarn.

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The two of them - ready to pounce.

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The summit cairn.

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Heading for the secondary summit, The Old Man and Wetherlam beyond.

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Coniston Water.

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Look into the eyes...

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Yes, I can smile.

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Looking across to Caw and leaden skies.

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The eastern side of Coniston Water on the way down.

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The Gormley statue is now imprisoned.

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Beacon Fell from a full Coniston Water.

 

 

 

 

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