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Brim Fell summit

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Brim Fell summit

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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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    August 29, 2020

    Hiking

    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

    Hiking

    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.

    May 11, 2022

    Hiking

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

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    Best Hikes to Brim Fell summit

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

    10.5km

    04:23

    730m

    730m

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

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    Moderate

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

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

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    Elevation 790 m

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