Coniston Old Man and Brim Fell
Wed 7 May 2014
Route: Walna Scar Road, fell gate (Coniston) - Low Water - Coniston Old Man - Brim Fell - Levers Hawse - Levers Water - Boulder Valley - fell gate
Distance: 5.25 miles
Ascent: 2,100ft
Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
With: Peter Huzan
Notes:
The full force of the wind hit us as we reached the summit of the Old Man. The rain started as we headed for Brim Fell closely followed by the hail. In cloud above 1,900ft
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Looking back down the track
Up through the old mine workings
Low Water as we are about to enter the cloud
Coniston Old Man summit, to ourselves!
Brim Fell summit
Levers Water comes into view as we descend
Looking back up
Coppermines valley
Pudding Stone
Looking back as we head for the car and shelter!
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