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Blencathra from Threlkeld

Blencathra from Threlkeld
Sunday 26th February 2012

£20.00


Difficulty: Moderate
  A shorter walk but with high levels of exposure
Distance: 9km / 6 miles approx.
Ascent: 750m / 2325ft approx.
Time: 5 hours
Start Time: 10am
Maximum Group Size: 8
Minimum Group Size: 1


"This is a mountain that compels attention, even from those dull people who's eyes are not habitually lifted to the hills."
A.W Wainwright

This more direct route over the summit of Blencathra takes in the spectacular Halls Fell Ridge.

This is a direct line from Threlkeld to the summit of Blencathra with spectacular rocky scenery and wide panoramic views, on a good day of almost the entire Lake District.

This is one of the classic guided walks routes in the Lakes.

Summits included on this route:
   
Blencathra
869 metres/2848 feet
Mungrisdale Common (Optional)
633 metres/2077 feet


The derivation of the name Blencathra: The first part of the name derives from the welsh Blaen, a summit. The second part of the name probably derives from the welsh cateir, a chair, similar to Cader Idris in Wales.

The name Saddleback by which the fell is also know does not appear until 1869.

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 and re-climb to the summit, this time climbing the famous Sharp Edge ridge before descending over either Blease Fell or Mungrisdale Common back to Threlkeld.

Please note that the decision to take in the Sharp Edge ridge is entirely at the Group Leaders discretion.

Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Equipment Required.

Want this walk on another day?
Why not make a private booking?
 

We can take a private booking for this or any other event on any other day of the year.

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Where to Meet: Outside Horse & Farrier - Threlkeld
Time: 10am
Postcode: CA12 4SQ
Grid Reference: NY 322 254
Directions: Threlkeld is just off the A66 main road between Keswick and Penrith, follow the signs into the village. We 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.
Full information will be provided in a download file upon booking


View past Blencathra from Threlkeld events in our blog here


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