Friday 12th September 2008

Start point: High Nibthwaite (SD 295 897)

High Nibthwaite - Brock Barrow - High Nibthwaite

Distance: 1.2 miles     Total Ascent: 165 metres     Time Taken: 1 hour

Weather: Low cloud. 16oC.

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There was low lying cloud and temperature inversion like conditions over the Crake Valley this morning so I thought we would have a short walk up there seeing as Angus was out for a jaunt with us too. I think even that walk was too much for him today and I fear that this really is the end of his fell walking career.

High Nibthwaite with low cloud beyond.

The ghostly appearance of Brock Barrow through the mist.

The summit of Brock Barrow and we are above the cloud now, although it is quickly rising, here looking along Coniston Water to the Coniston fells.

The foot of Coniston Water.

Looking south along the Crake Valley, Allan Tarn below.

That is Beacon Fell to the left with the Coniston fells distant right.

High Nibthwaite through clearing cloud.

Angus and Casper.

Angus, back on the fells again but perhaps for the last time - he struggled to make it up here today.

Do I detect a halo on Casper?

The cloud has now risen, blocking any view from the second cairn on Brock Barrow.

The Antony Gormley statue down at a gloomy looking High Nibthwaite.

Calm Coniston Water.

Coniston Water reflections.

The jetty at Waterhead...

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