Difficulty: Moderate with some exposed sections
Distance: 9km / 6 miles
Time: 4/5 Hours approx.
Starting from: The Horse and Farrier pub, Threlkeld
Postcode: CA12 4SQ
Price: £20 per person / Family tickets available
The Route:
From Threlkeld we will cross the fields to Halls Farm where we will climb the steep slopes onto Halls Fell Ridge, a good rocky ridge leading directly to the summit of Blencathra.
In good conditions we will have the option to descend to Scales Tarn to reclimb to the summit, this time climbing the famous Sharp Edge ridge before descending over Blease Fell back to Threlkeld.
Please note that the decision to take in the Sharp Edge ridge is entirely at the Group Leaders discretion.
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Directions:
Threlkeld is just of the A66 main road between Keswick and Penrith, follow the signs into the village, we will meet outside the Horse and Farrier Pub in the centre of the village, please do not park in the pub car parks, plenty of parking can be found a short distance in either direction from the pub.
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For a full list of walks for 2009 please click here
To book a place on any of the walks or to make an enquiry please ring or email. / 0780 5929132 / 01900 822448
All groups are limited to 8 clients and are priced at £20 per person.
Our instructors are fully qualified for the activities and have comprehensive civil liabilities insurance as well as a detailed knowledge of theLakelandfells.
Fully qualified guides are also avaliable for private bookings, including those days listed, please get in touch for a quote.
