The Old Man of Coniston

Drove up to the Lakes for the day with the intention of doing a circuit of the Old Man. The weather was dry, but a bit windy and there was low cloud. We walked up from Coniston, and it wasn't too bad up to Low Water. After that, the wind picked up and by the time we got to the top, it was blowing hard.

The original plan had been to descend via Goat's Water, but as we dropped down that side, the wind was blowing us off the hillside. After a few minutes, common sense prevailed and we headed back up, to descend the way we came.

(Technical Data: distance = 10.5km, ascent = 1000m)

Bleaklow & Cock Hill

Decided to go for a walk from Glossop. The forecast wasn't too bad, but as soon as I started walking, the rain began. I took the path up Doctor's Gate, and then along the Pennine Way past Bleaklow Head. The path wasn't clear, so I missed the turn off and had to double back to Torside Castle. From there I went across to Cock Hill (pictured above) and then back down into Glossop. It was wet!

(Technical Data: distance = 16km, ascent = 580m)