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Coniston Old Man

Walked on 23/05/2018

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: 4.1 miles     Total Ascent: 630 metres     Time Taken: 1 hour 45 minutes     Start Time: 08:30

Weather: Bright, sunny and warm. 20C

The boys were back in town!

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What a glorious morning to be out on the fells!

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On the path to The Old Man.

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Wall to Wall sunshine and not a cloud in the sky.

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Buck Pike and Dow Crag.

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Hot work for big Fletcher and little Dougal!

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Looking across Brown Pike and Blind Tarn to Black Combe.

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Saying hello to Angus and Casper.

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Low Water and the Coppermines Valley...

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...and across Wetherlam.

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Great view of the Scafells today.

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On my own.

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Heading for Brim Fell.

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Looking back to the Old Man.

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Brim Fell summit.

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Swirl How and Great Carrs, distant Skiddaw and Blencathra are visible.

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A penny for them Fletcher! Thinking about a swim in Levers Water?

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The Old Man and Low Water from the descent.

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The best place to be on a day like this.

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