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Black Crag

Walked on 13/12/2010

Start point: Knipe Fold (SD 391 994)

Black Crag from Knipe Fold

Distance: 3.4 miles     Total Ascent: 215 metres     Time Taken: 1 hour 15 minutes     Start Time: 09:20

Weather: Overcast and cold. 2ºC

The rather glamorous weather from last week has gone for now; the snow has all but melted and the blue sky is just a memory and left behind is a more typical December day – a bit grey and dull. I had time for a short walk up to Black Fell and it felt warmer than the temperature gauge said thankfully.

Black-Fell

Black Fell route map.

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A blur of fur on the bridleway from Knipe Fold.

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The Coniston fells and seasonal trees in Iron Keld Plantation.

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There is a surprisingly good view from here - off the beaten track on the lumps and bumps in Iron Keld Plantation. This view is to the south over cold looking Hawkshead and Esthwaite Water.

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Wetherlam and beyond across an icy puddle.

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Heading across the deforested plantation, the south east cairn on Black Fell is visible to the right.

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The Langdale Pikes through the trees..

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Black Fell.

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Dougal and Casper on the Black Crag, the summit of Black Fell.

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Wetherlam from the summit, Coniston Old Man is lost in cloud.

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Lingmoor Fell and the Langdales.

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Windermere.

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Hawkshead.

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The Fairfield fells beyond Loughrigg.

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The Helvellyn ridge and Seat Sandal.

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Mono Langdales.

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It looks as though it might be brightening up a little over there.

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Big Wetherlam.

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Esthwaite Water and Hawkshead across the south east cairn.

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Frozen Tarn Hows and Coniston Water.

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A panoramic view from the south east cairn (and two sniffing, snuffling dogs!).

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There is even a hint of blue sky to the east but to the west remains dull.

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