“Sharp Edge is a rising crest of naked rock, of sensational and spectacular appearance a breaking wave carved in stone”

A Wainwright

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.

Summits included on this route:
Blencathra869 metres / 2848 feet
Mungrisdale Common633 metres / 2077 feet

“The route has a long established reputation and is deservedly popular”

A Wainwright

Similar to our Blencathra and Mungrisdale Common route we climb directly to the summit of Blencathra via the wonderful Halls Fell ridge, but after a stop on the summit we then descend to the east. We drop down to Scales Tarn before re-climbing along the famous Sharp Edge ridge, a short rocky arête with steep drops on either side. We make our way along this ridge to climb steeply at the far end over Foule Crag, this brings us back onto the summit ridge.

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.

Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.

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Where to meet: Threlkeld
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.

Bus Services

Threlkeld is well served by buses, the bus stops at the meet point.

The X4/X5 bus runs between Workington, Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith.

Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here

Each participant is expected to bring suitable personal equipment for the event.
This should include the following:

Summer Walks:

Walking shoes / Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves

Winter Walks:

Walking Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves
Torch (preferably a headtorch)
Spare batteries for the above
Spare Gloves
Flask & Hot Drink

The Following equipment may also be useful if owned:

Snow Goggles
Gaiters

The following equipment will be provided by The Lake District Walker should winter conditions require:

Ice Axe
Crampons

Blencathra - Saturday 16 July 2016 Review by Jim

Overall Experience

I just wanted to say how much our group enjoyed our trip up Blencathra and over Sharp Edge yesterday. Andy was absolutely first class as a guide and looked after us very well.
Many thanks and best wishes
Jim (Posted on 17/07/2016)

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What happens if the weather is bad?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Blencathra & Sharp Edge: Private Guiding

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What happens if the weather is bad?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017
We plan to walk whatever the weather, unless it is dangerous to do so.

Mountain weather can be a little unpredictable, but we do keep an eye on the forecasts leading up to walks, should the forecast mean that the walk is not possible then we will contact you as soon as we have the forecast and offer you the following options:
- A more suitable walk on the same date taking into consideration the weather conditions
- A transfer to the same walk on another date
- A full refund

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

Posted by , Wednesday, 20 September 2017 on product Blencathra & Sharp Edge: Private Guiding

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

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Posted by John Scadding on Wednesday, 20 September 2017

Yes, dogs are allowed on all our walks.

However we do cross farmland and common land where animals will be grazing, there will be large sections of the walk, if not all, where dogs will be required to be on a lead.

There are sections of this walk across rough ground and boulders and as such this walk may not be suitable for all dogs.

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