A day off and what a beautiful day it is. I decide on the Coniston fells and a route I have not done for a while. Reverse of the race route. It is shorts and T shirt weather and the climb up the 'Old Man' is hot. The rare shade is welcome. Above Low Water the patches of snow are frozen solid and it cools a little. Stunning views from the top.
I walk and jog my way over Brim Fell to Swirl How. Descend Prison Band. This is awkward going. Much better to ascend. Heading for Weatherlam there are a few patches of snow to negotiate. After a few minutes to take it all in I head off down. Pleasant running, much better than coming up this way. The clear waters of Church Beck look inviting but cold. I resist.
Russell
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