Tarn Hows and Tour of Hardknott Fort

'A leisurely day'

Start Point: SD 3265 9957

End Point:  SD 3265 9957

Distance: 1.7 miles

Max Height: 722' or 220m

Height Ascended: 262' or 80m

Estimated Time: 40 mins

Actual Time: 1Hr

Weather: -1C at start

A frozen Tarn Hows

Tarn side trees

A stop for a play

Ice patterns on the frozen tarn

In Coniston

Outside the north gate at Hardknott Castle or Mediobogdum. Perhaps the most impressive Roman site in the Empire.

The granary (horrea) - view towards the Scafell

The sun sets

Peter M. Burgess, 2003

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