Walk Distance: 8.5 miles
Total ascent/descent: 1600 ft app
Our objective today is Black Crag, one of the lower Wainwrights at just over 1,000ft.
We start the walk from Coniston village walking to the head of Coniston Water before turning into the grounds of Monk Coniston Hall, then we start to ascend through the woods to the picturesque Tarn Hows where we shall have a short break. We then walk part of the way along the eastern side of the tarn before turning away and making our way into the Iron Keld Plantation and eventually ascend to the summit of Black Crag, this may not be the highest Wainwright but it has splendid views of the high mountains and lakes which surround it and is a lovely spot for lunch.
We will then return towards the Iron Keld but take the undulating path along the west side of Tarn Hows, at the end Ice Creams may be purchased. We then do a short road walk along the road and turn off to follow the Cumbria Way back to Coniston where further refreshments can be enjoyed.
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