Blencathra & Sharp Edge
Tuesday 17th August 2010
| Difficulty | Moderate with high levels of exposure | |
| Distance | 9km / 6 Mile | |
| Time (Approx.) | 5 Hours | |
| Start / Finish point(s) | The Horse & Farrier Pub, Threlkeld | |
| Postcode of start point | CA12 4SQ | |
| Start Time | 10am | |
| Price | £20 per person. Family Tickets from £50 |
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| To Book |
To book a place on this walk simply click the add to cart button above. You will then be able to select the number of places required in the shopping cart. Once the booking is complete you will recieve an email with all the details for the event, along with a link where you can enter your / your groups details. |
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| Availiability: | More than 8 spaces remaining. If booking more than 8 places please ring or email first to confirm. |
During the summer months we take on one of the major edges of the Lake District, Sharp Edge on Blencathra. With it's high levels of exposure the adrenaline will be pumping.
This is not a walk to be taken lightly it requires a guide or a good level of skill with many years experience to enjoy this ridge safely.
Many inexperienced walkers have been fooled into thinking they can make the edge walk and the local mountain rescue reports can tell you the outcome, we ourselves have had to guide strangers down to safety!
The views from the ridge are breathtaking this is definitely a walk you will be talking about for some time.
Sharp Edge is a classic edge, shorter but a little harder than Striding Edge. Why not join one of our guided walks and let our experienced instructors guide you up this classic route in safety.
Pictures from deanconner.co.ukThis walk is available on the following dates:
Please select the relavent date for more information.
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Want this walk on another date?
Why not make a private booking?
We can take a private booking for this or any other walk on any day of the year.For more information please click here. |
| The Route: |
Our planned descent route is via the Doddick Fell Ridge, this descends alongside Halls Fell on a fine ridge with great views over the surrounding fells where a good path at the base takes us back to Threlkeld.
Obviously Sharp Edge is a very severe mountain route, and should not be attempted in bad weather, it is at our guides discretion whether we will undertake the ridge, and if not, a suitable alternative will be offered.
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| Packed Lunches: |
Please ring or email to book this service or order below.
Sandwiches available are:
- Cheese with or without pickle
- Egg Mayonnaise
- Beef with or without Horseradish
- Roast Ham with or without Mustard
All the above can be provided on white or wholemeal bread with or without salad.
Fruit available includes apples, pears, bananas or oranges
Hot flasks of tea / coffee / hot chocolate / green tea or tomato soup can also be provided, priced at £2 per flask.
| Equipment: |
The Lake District Walker is able to provide limited equipment for use by clients, this includes waterproof clothing and warm clothing. Please ring or email to see what we have available.
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Each client is expected to bring suitable personal equipment, this should include the following: Summer Walks:Walking shoes / Boots |