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JB & The Boys, Blencathra up via sharp edge down via halls fell ridge

Tom Bishop Wainwrights 214/214

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JB & The Boys, Blencathra up via sharp edge down via halls fell ridge

Tom Bishop Wainwrights 214/214 and Jack planned a hike

March 26, 2021

JB & The Boys, Blencathra up via sharp edge down via halls fell ridge

Hard

02:52

8.18km

2.8km/h

620m

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Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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362 m

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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3.16 km

Sharp Edge (Blencathra)

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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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4.27 km

Halls Fell Ridge (Blencathra)

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Legendary fellwalker Alfred Wainwright was so enamoured with Halls Fells Ridge that he said it was 'positively the finest way to any mountain-top' in the Lake District. Arcing upwards directly …

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6.45 km

Doddick Gill Stream

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This is a wonderfully quiet spot on a little used route to the summit, take full advantage of the lack of traffic to take in the views over to Derwent, and the Cat Bells range.

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7.10 km

Scaley Beck Rock Step

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A sudden rock step presents itself on the western side of Scaley Beck. Although only short, it presents a tasty little challenge to unsuspecting walkers and a little extra excitement …

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8.18 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.66 km

3.27 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

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3.66 km

3.27 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

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JB & The Boys, Blencathra up via sharp edge down via halls fell ridge

Blencathra Summit

Sharp Edge (Blencathra)

Halls Fell Ridge (Blencathra)

Doddick Gill Stream

Scaley Beck Rock Step

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