Brim Fell occupies an enviable position right at the heart of the spectacular Coniston range in the southern Lake District. A high point on the ridge connecting the famous Coniston …

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Location: Coniston, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Adventurer Nic

August 29, 2020

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Brim Fell is a great fell in the southern Lake District. Often all the hard work is done during an the ascent of either Old Man of Coniston or Swirl How but we celebrate reaching the summit all the same.

June 2, 2021

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Perhaps the easiest Wainwright to climb after summitting the old man. From there it is a 800m stroll along a grassy ridge to the cairn.

The Wandering Fiona

May 11, 2022

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Not a prominent peak more of a plateau with beautiful views across the mountains on a clear day.

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1. View of Low Water Tarn – Old Man of Coniston summit loop from Coniston

10.5km

04:23

730m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Swirl How – Old Man of Coniston summit loop from Coniston

20.7km

07:38

1,150m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Swirl How – Old Man of Coniston summit loop from Little Langdale

15.9km

06:23

1,110m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 790 m

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Location: Coniston, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Brim Fell summit

1. View of Low Water Tarn – Old Man of Coniston summit loop from Coniston

2. Swirl How – Old Man of Coniston summit loop from Coniston

3. Swirl How – Old Man of Coniston summit loop from Little Langdale

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