Tilberthwaite: A circuit of Wetherlam & Black Sails via Steel Edge returning  by the Coppermines valley. 10.5miles 2850ft

Early morning mist and frost in Tilberthwaite

Starting the climb beside Tilberthwaite Gill after leaving the parking area by Tewdale beck 

The sun was just beginning to appear over Black fell behind me

A little higher and it would be sunshine all the way 

Half way up Steel Edge with lake Windermere still covered in a thick layer of mist, Tilberthwaite Gill immediately below.

Nearing the top of Steel Edge with the fells of the Fairfield Horseshoe on the Horizon

Emerging from the steep climb onto the path leading to Wetherlam summit

Wetherlam summit cairn 2502ft with Prison Band rising to Swirl How summit, but not for today's walk

After a short walk over the summit I arrived at Black Sails summit 2445ft with a view to Coniston Old Man and Levers Water below

Descending to Swirl Hause to take the path down to Levers Water. Prison Band rising up the other side

Lunch time with Levers Water all to myself....

....and again

Looking back up to Swirl Hause

My path continued above the Coppermines valley....

.....where one of the giant water wheels has been restored

Evidence of coppermining is everywhere in the valley

Arriving at a view point overlooking Coniston village and the lake

The path then lead back into the Tilberthwaite valley where Coniston mountain rescue team were in action. The casualty had become unwell while walking in the Yewdale fells. The incident can be seen at. https://conistonmrt.org.uk/yewdale-fells/

Finally arriving back at the car by Tilberthwaite Gill