Blencathra via Sharp Edge

Distance: 8.54km (5.3 Miles)
Ascent: 940m (3083ft)
Duration: 3 Hours 45 Minutes

A fantastic scramble up to Blencathra via Sharp Edge and descending via Halls Fell Ridge.

Great Mell Fell and Scales from the start of the climb.

Souther Fell.

Our first view of Sharp Edge.

Follow the newly constructed path alongside Scales Beck.

Sunshine on Sharp Edge.

Standing on Sharp Edge looking up to Foule Crag.

The view of the Helvellyn Range from the summit of Blencathra.

Thirlmere, and St John's in the Vale.

Looking over to another peak on Blencathra. Derwent Water to the left.

Skiddaw Little Man and Skiddaw.

The Eden Valley and the Pennines.

Halls Fell Ridge.

Looking up Halls Fell Ridge.

Looking back up to Halls Fell Top from the bottom of the ridge.