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Sharp Edge (Blencathra) – Scales Tarn loop from Scales

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North West England

Sharp Edge (Blencathra) – Scales Tarn loop from Scales

Hard

5.0

(6)

180

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Sharp Edge (Blencathra) – Scales Tarn loop from Scales

03:40

7.18km

590m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.85 km for 371 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

3.01 km

Bad Step on Sharp Edge

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is the most wonderful grade 1 scramble on a gorgeous sunny day but in wet weather, high winds or in snow it needs to be treated with respect. With …

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2

3.12 km

Sharp Edge (Blencathra)

Highlight • Summit

Sharp Edge is one of the Lake District's classic ridge scrambles. It's arguably the most exciting way to the top of Blencathra, though Alfred Wainwright was convinced Halls Fell Ridge …

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3

3.81 km

View of Sharp Edge and Scales Tarn

Highlight • Viewpoint

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. …

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4

4.42 km

Scales Tarn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Scales Tarn is at the base of Sharp Edge and is a great place to stop and make the desicion of whether to go the scramble route or the steep …

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5

4.64 km

Scales Beck Waterfall and Stone Steps

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

A great place to stop off on the way up Blencathra

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B

7.18 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.98 km

931 m

817 m

371 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.35 km

949 m

758 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 24 October

9°C

6°C

47 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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