With weather forecasters predicting heavy rain last Sunday in the Lakes I opted for a low level valley walk through the southern fells. After getting the 505 service from Ambleside to Monk Coniston, I followed the CW to Tarn Hows. A brief pause in the rain meant the camera came out. It was my third visit to Tarn Hows. Following Tom Gill waterfalls, Yew Tree tarn became my next objective. After coming to the tarn I made a partial ascent of Holme Fell before heavy rain brought visibility to zero. I returned to the tarn before continuing onto High Oxen fell. Picking up the CW again, Colwith Force became my next objective. I could hear it before I saw it. It was the highlight of the walk. I continued onto Skelwith Bridge. Total distance was approximately 14km. If you're like me and driven by the weather, this walk could be recommended for a rainy day as the rivers and waterfalls look more impressive. Apologies for the lack of photos but the camera wasn't out much of the rucksack!
Tarn Hows:
Tarn Hows:
Tom Gill waterfalls:
Tom Gill waterfalls:
Tom Gill waterfalls:
Yew tree tarn:
Retrospective view of Yew tree tarn:
Yew tree tarn:
View towards Black fell:
Waterfalls near Colwith Force:
Waterfalls near Colwith Force:
Colwith Force: