The Southern Fells Include Scafell Pike, the highest peak in England, occupy a broad area to the south of Great Langdale, Borrowdale and Wasdale. High and rocky towards the centre of the Lake District, the Southern Fells progressively take on a moorland character toward the south west. In the south east are the well known Furness Fells, their heavily quarried flanks rising above Coniston Water.
From Scarr head up bridleway (Walna Scar Rd) onto Brown Pike, following ridge north over Blind Tarn Screes and Dow crag to Goats Hause. Heading NE to Brim Fell then along to Coniston Old Man. Descent by Goats Water and down to Miners Bridge finishing at Scarr Head. Solo although met D of E group that assessing on Coniston Old Man. Very warm, sunny.
