Blencathra via Sharp Edge & Halls Fell

Hike Details

  • Distance: 8.6km (5.4 miles)
  • Duration: 4-5 hours
  • Difficulty: Hard
  • Area: Lake District

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£50pp

Blencathra Circuit - Guided Group Hike

  • Ascent: 2,400ft / 731m
  • Peaks Included: Blencathra
  • Great for: Intermediate hikers, who want to further their skills to scrambling.
  • Starting times: 8am
  • Finish times: 3pm (Approx)
  • Start/Finish: Threlkeld, Keswick, CA12 4SP. Find parking on Google maps
  • Unfortunately there are no toilets on this route. We recommend you stop at Keswick or a service station on the way to the meeting point.
  • Car Park Cost: £4

** PLEASE NOTE: If you have completed a booking/enquiry from for this event and have not heard back within our turnaround time of 1-2 days, please check your junk folder for a response from us.

** Each Small Group will run with a minimum of 3 participants. If the minimum has not been met 24 hours before the hike, we will reach out and refund, reschedule or make alternate arrangements.

What To Expect

Blencathra, also known as Saddleback, is a thrilling mountain adventure that can be conquered via two exciting routes: Sharp Edge and Halls Fell. Sharp Edge is a challenging and exhilarating ridge ascent, attracting experienced climbers with its exposed scrambling sections and breathtaking vistas.

On the other hand, Halls Fell offers a slightly less demanding yet still rewarding route to the summit, providing hikers with captivating panoramas of the Central & Eastern fells of the Lake District. Blencathra promises an unforgettable experience, combining adventure, stunning scenery, and a sense of accomplishment atop one of the region's most iconic peaks.

Blencathra via Sharp edge & Halls fell ridge have quite a fearsome reputation, and require some serious attention when traversing them. They are both grade 1 scrambles and do require a strong head for heights. This is a mountain route with a mix of rocky terrain, grassy paths, steep ascents/descents and hands on scrambling. If you have any medical conditions, please let me know beforehand.

FAQs

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Absolutely! 90% of our participants are solo hikers and adventurers. We pride ourselves on getting together like minded folk to create laughs, memories, and friendships! So there's no need to feel worried about your first experience, or indeed trying a new type of outdoor activity, with us.

For each hike we calculate a suitable time based on the distance and terrain. We do our very best to accommodate the speed of the group we are leading, whilst providing the encouragement needed to complete the challenge.

For information on what you should bring, please view our compulsory and recommended kit list.

Will you take on the epic Blencathra via Sharp Edge & Halls Fell with Trekking Tom Experiences? We can't wait to meet you!

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