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View of Sharp Edge and Scales Tarn

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View of Sharp Edge and Scales Tarn

View of Sharp Edge and Scales Tarn

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    1. Scales Tarn & Blencathra loop — Lake District National Park

    7.31km

    03:11

    580m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    April 20, 2021

    This ridge, between the top of Doddick Fell and Hall's Fell (Blencathra's true summit) is a wonderful place to view Sharp Edge above the majestic natural amphitheatre of Scales Tarn.



    Like the crest of a wave petrified in rock, Sharp Edge is a familiar sight to the many who love to hike Blencathra. From this vantage, you can watch as the daring take on the infamous grade I scramble. Difficulty wise, it is a managable step up from Striding Edge on Helvellyn, but not as exposed or technical as Crib Goch in Snowdonia. However, the ridge is best avoided in wet conidtions, when the polished rock becomes very slippery.



    Unlike Sharp Edge, this section of Blencathra's summit ridge is a straightforward, if strenuous, walk with no technical difficulties. The continuation down Doddick Fell's ridge is a lovely hike, while Hall's Fell Ridge is another fun grade I scramble.

      May 22, 2022

      Very dramatic looking ridge and you get great views across to it from the path that is opposite

        July 21, 2020

        Like to try hen there no wind

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          Location: Threlkeld, Eden, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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