Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 24, 2024

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573 m

View of the Valley in Lake District National Park

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This looks like one of those climbs that drags a bit with not much to look at, but do make sure you turn around because the real beauty is behind you...

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2.89 km

Scales Tarn

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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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3.52 km

View of Sharp Edge and Scales Tarn

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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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3.96 km

Blencathra Summit

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A bona fide scrambler’s paradise, Blencathra serves up two glorious ridges in a truly memorable horseshoe. The grade one scramble up Sharp Edge, a razor-like spine featuring the notorious Bad …

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7.31 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.22 km

2.01 km

930 m

156 m

Surfaces

4.22 km

2.01 km

930 m

156 m

Elevation

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Saturday 22 November

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View of the Valley in Lake District National Park

Scales Tarn

View of Sharp Edge and Scales Tarn

Blencathra Summit

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