I set my alarm for the sunrise – but when I looked out it was cloudy and misty – so I went back to bed and brewed some coffee.
The way back
Finished
Check this link for Richard’s words and photos from the trip.
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Sunset and Wild Camping
Our plan for the weekend is to spend the night up on the tops, so we can get some sunset and sunrise photographs – as well as to enjoy camping away from a commercial site.
Once we got to the top – we made some tea, took some photos and waited for the other people on the summit to leave and for the sun to set.
tea
Richard helping out a “just married” couple
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We found a very good spot a short walk from the summit of the Old Man of Coniston.
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Thanks to CheapTents.com, don’t let the name put you off. They supplied my MSR Hubba tent, footprint and gear loft and during the whole process their customer service was second to none. I would recommend them.
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Before setting out we visited the grave of Malcolm Campbell.
We finally picked up our rucksacks from the car and set off for the summit at about 1.30pm. The weather was mostly fine with just the occasional dark cloud.
Richard on the summit
We had lunch on the way up and plenty of photo stops (rests!) and got to the top of The Old Man of Coniston at about 5pm.
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We made it to Coniston – and before setting off we thought we had better try the Bluebird Bitter, brewed here at The Black Bull Inn.
I had been planning to walk to Woodhall Spa this weekend, but following the BBC weather forecast yesterday I quickly changed my plans to a trip to the Lake District.
So the plan is to climb the Old Man of Coniston and then find somewhere to camp tonight.
We left Lincoln at about 4.30am and have now stopped in Lancaster. This gives Richard a chance to reset the multiple controls on his G12.
As with all good walking trips this one features an English Breakfast.
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