A very wet and very windy night. I was woken a few times by thunder and heavy rain bashing on the tent. The cloud was very thick even for this low altitude so I decided to stay put for a while and possibly catch the later bus to Ulverston and the train home. Then out of nowhere there was sunshine on the tent. The cloud was clearing and I had views again. Time would be tight to catch the first bus but I thought I’d give it a go. With the tent packed I set off down the ridge and following the narrow path. Some sections were quite rocky and not to be rushed. I thought I was making good time when suddenly the path stopped and I was looking down a sheer rock face to grass a long way down. There was no way down so I had to retrace my steps and climb carefully down the steep side to the reservoir access road. The chance of catching the first bus had now gone so I took my time and enjoyed the pleasant sunny walk into Coniston. I stopped at the grocers for a bite to eat then sat on the bench near the bus stop to finish my book and wait for the bus. The small bus arrived and I caught it to Ulverston then a short wait for the Manchester train which dropped me off in Chorley. I was home by early afternoon.

Final descent towards Coniston.