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More photos from my Coniston walk
I didn’t go up, but walked down to Coniston Water and walked along the lake side.
By the lake side I found a quiet spot to brew up. This time I had taken my miniature Alpkit Kraku stove and my titanium canteen cook set. Using gas means it is quick a minute or two to boil a mug of water and no residue so the coffee can be made in the pot/mug. Unlike the coffee stop on Thursday.
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Saturday’s Photo
I started off early at a frozen Pine Lake.
Then a stop at Annandale Water Services.
Then on to Ayr to visit a university friend. Where we went for a walk along the Ayrshire Coastal Path.
The Blackthorn Salt Company was featured on an episode of the Hairy Bikers – this is their railway carriage office and evaporator near the Port of Ayr.
We also passed famous Prestwick Golf Club – where the first Open Championship was played.
The day finished in Aviemore with pizza.
The River Keer again with snow and coffee
It was not much snow but it did snow overnight. The plan was get out as early as possible after coffee, a cooked breakfast and checking my email.
The walk
Coffee
I found a convenient stone step to sit on and set up my stove. Fortunately being the middle of winter I could use the hole in the wall style without being disturbed by other walkers.
I could not help my shadow in the photo and show the bridge.
I used a solid fuel stove today as it is easy to carry. Two of the fuel tablets boiled 400ml of water in about five minutes – not quickly but silently so it did not disturb the view.
The downside is the residue and taste left on the titanium mug, hence the Sea-to-Summit collapsible mug to make the coffee in and drink from. The bottom of the mug needed a quick clean – a rub on the damp grass – before repacking.
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Snow day
I had planned a walk out – but snow and work stopped that.
This is the cabin where I am staying, right on the lake.
it started off sunny but cold.
Then it snowed.
