How Deep Is Coniston Water?

How Deep Is Coniston Water?

How Deep is Lake Coniston?​ Coniston Water is around 56 metres (184 feet) deep at its deepest point. The lake has an average depth of around 24 metres (79 feet), making it one of the deeper lakes in the Lake District.   About Coniston Water Coniston Water is a...
Navigation Tips for the Hill

Navigation Tips for the Hill

The best way to improve any skill is regular practise and so much the better if it gives you the excuse to run over new hills or unfamiliar terrain. We will now take it up a step and add some finer details and tips First of all, let’s come back to contours.  Once...
5 Top Tips for Hiking in Bad Weather

5 Top Tips for Hiking in Bad Weather

Full article with thanks to: gearuphiking.com/hiking-in-bad-weather Hiking is not only a chance for you to get some physical activity, but it’s also an opportunity to relax and unwind. And you are probably in for one great ride – whether you decide to go hiking on...
Covering the Basics: The Beginner Backpacker

Covering the Basics: The Beginner Backpacker

Full article with thanks to: thebmc.co.uk/top-six-tips-for-beginner-backpackers What’s better than a day in the hills? Easy – several days or more. Here are our top six essential tips for walkers looking to take their first steps into walking far and sleeping wild....
Calling out Mountain Rescue

Calling out Mountain Rescue

If you ever have to call out mountain rescue here is what to do, Mountain rescue are available 24/7 all year round please remember that they are volunteers who give up there time you most go properly be paired for a day out in the mountains To Call Mountain Rescue...
Fell Top Assessors

Fell Top Assessors

The Lake District Fell Top Assessors are back for the winter season, there are three fell top assessor’s who work alternate shifts walking up to the summit of Helvellyn everyday , they make a detailed report that include snow depth, temperature, wind speed/chill,...