Wednesday 4th June 2008

Start point: At the end of the minor road from Brown Howe (SD 281 916)

Beacon Fell (OF) from Tottle Bank

Distance: 2 miles     Total Ascent: 200 metres    Time Taken: 1 hour

Weather: Some sunny spells. 16oC.

Route Map

Beacon Fell seemed to be on the half way line of weather this morning - to the north looked black and gloomy, to the south was sunshine and blue skies and there was Beacon Fell right in the middle. It was good to get out for a quick walk though and give Angus a decent walk too and also we could have a quick check of the treasure box whilst we were there.

The Coniston fells from the start of the climb to Beacon Fell.

Bog Cotton and Beacon Fell.

Looks a bit black over Bill's mothers to the north...

...but there are blue skies to the south. Casper contemplates climbing the gully to Beacon Fells' summit.

Coniston Water.

The Coniston fells from the summit. Our treasure box has disappeared, it has either fallen foul of the elements or some surly person who doesn't agree with fun on the fells has removed it.

Casper and Angus compare tongues.

The summit of Beacon Fell.

Dow Crag and Coniston Old Man.

Black Combe and the Blawith Fells.

Wool Knott and Beacon Tarn.

A close up of the same view. How green everything is looking now with the bracken growing apace.

The Coniston fells from the Bog Cotton on Beacon Fell.

Heading for home.

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