Sunday, 9th January 2011
| Walk: | A meander around the undulating Blawith Fells, including Blawith Knott | ||
| Start Point: | Lay-by on A5084 near Fairholme Green | Grid Ref: | SD 287 900 |
| Distance: | 10 miles | Ascent: | 1,750 feet |
| Weather: | Mainly dry with some sun | ||
| Accompanied by: |
5 member of the group + 1 visitor, led by John L |
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| Comments: | This area is covered with a maze of paths but John took us on a circular tour visiting Blawith Knott and Beacon Tarn. In the more sheltered areas it was quite mild but when exposed there was a cold wind. | ||
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I'll take the high seat, you take the low seat
The right of way is obstructed by a securely fastened gate
Come inside where it's warm!
A case of the disappearing water - down a sink hole
The men check the route at Giants Grave . . .
and decide to head up . . .
Blawith Knott . . .
stopping for lunch just below . . .
the summit
After playing the 'Name the Fell' game . . .
it is time to move on
An unnamed tarn sports a covering of ice
which attracts some attention
Heading towards Wool Knott . . .
to reach Beacon Tarn . . .
where Rob and Ray wait . . .
for the rest of the group . . .
and Phil checks out the thickness of the ice . . .
and eventually decides . . .
that a retreat is the best course of action
Beacon gives fine views over Coniston Water . . .
and snow-covered summits . . .
and even a rainbow
Descending towards Coniston Water