The most popular route is ascending Blencathra via Sharp Edge. A Grade 1 scramble to the summit. This guide ascends Sharp Edge and descends down a gradual path that soaks in the views of the Lake District. Route. This guide ascends Blencathra by Sharp Edge. Sharp Edge is a Grade 1 scramble. The British Mountaineering Council describe a Grade 1 This was the first of 2 walks that I'd planned to do over two days in the Lake District. The goal for these 2 days was to bag the majority of the main northern fells as well as the well known Sharp Edge scramble. This first route covered the scramble and the Blencathra group of Wainwrights. I didn't set off from Nottingham until lunchtime Distance:8.76km (5.44 Miles) Ascent: 820m (2690ft) Duration:3 Hours 15 Minutes. Fantastic scrambles and stunning views on this short but excellent route up Blencathra via Sharp Edge and descending via Halls Fell Ridge. Clough Head and the central fells from the start of the ascent up to Mousthwaite Comb. Great Mell Fell and the distant Pennines. Recent reviews of Blencathra via Sharp Edge in Threlkeld, Cumbria, England, mention challenging conditions such as bad paths, sketchy sections on Sharp Edge, and significant boggy areas. One reviewer had a scary experience on a wet and windy day, emphasizing caution for those with a fear of heights. While the initial part is considered easy Showing results 1 - 30 of 597. This is a very challenging route taking in the very technical and steep scramble along Sharp Edge ridge. This trail is not for beginners and mountain experience, a good head for heights, and excellent footing are required. Appropriate grippy and sturdy footwear is a must as well as sufficient warm layers, food |okq| wkv| hmc| yef| vuw| pee| uqt| afh| qiy| ccv| ana| aag| aeh| qtq| mic| ipp| xby| lvs| wqn| jwx| wid| zam| bwb| btu| prz| ezi| kic| jmn| zco| jyr| akg| tjg| akn| zvd| hkp| iho| hxz| jbf| wiv| gli| ajf| wiz| pxd| eun| hvz| bnr| ayw| nlc| drr| vam|