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Caption: The Lake District 03.20 A Hike up The Old Man of Conniston
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Caption: This was our last hike before the start of the coronavirus lockdown in mid-March
Back then the virus seemed distant and faraway
Looking back now it is clear it was right on our doorstep if not already upon us
This was the last time we would see lakes and fells for months
And it was also the weekend we got engaged 💍
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Caption: 1. It's important to start the morning off right with a strong coffee and a good view
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Caption: 2. We start the hike in the centre of the quaint village of Conniston in the south lakes
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Caption: 3. Spring has not fully sprung yet and the rusty hues of winter linger still
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Caption: 4. Coniston is home to especially cute Herdwick sheeps
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Caption: Up Up Up 5.
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Caption: 6. Can you spot the British Isles in the snow?
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Caption: 7. The wind at the top is relentless but we can see for miles - the great stretch of Lake Coniston and some craggy snow capped peaks
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Caption: 8. We head back down the old slate mining path
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Caption: 9. Time for an evening stroll to the lake
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Caption: Thanks for reading #stellertravel #stellerstories #coniston #thelakedistrict #weekendbreak #hiking
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@thelostlobster 10. End of the day with food and wine back at our cosy hut
