Walk lead by Pat Guy, distance 8.5 miles, total Ascent 1,500ft.
The objective today is Black Crag, one of the lower Wainwright fells at 1,056 ft.
We start the walk from Coniston village walking to the head of Coniston Water before turning into the grounds of Monk Coniston Hall, the grounds ascend gradually to a minor road which we cross and then ascend through woods to the very pretty Tarn Howes where there are tables and seats so we can take a short break. We then walk along the easter side of the tarn for a short way before making our way to the Iron Keld Plantation and eventually ascend to the summit of Black Crag, this may not be the highest fell around but it has splendid views of the higher mountains and lakes which surround it. It is also a very good spot for lunch. After lunch we will return to the Iron Keld and take the undulating path of the western side of Tarn Hows, rather expensive ice creams are available before a short walk along a quiet road to Tarn Hows Cottage, we then follow the Cumbria Way all the way to Coniston where plenty of refreshments of varying types are available. Toilets in Coniston are 50p, cash or card.
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