Outdoor Adventures

1-day Guided Mountain Hikes Blencathra via Hall's Fell Ridge, Lake District

With Mark Reid FRGS – author of ‘The Inn Way’ guidebooks & Mountain Leader

Reach the summit of Blencathra – one of England’s most famous mountains – with an experienced Mountain Leader. The walk will take in the classic arete of Hall’s Fell Ridge (Grade 1 scramble) on one of England’s finest mountain walks to the summit of Blencathra, also known as ‘Saddleback’.

Experience the thrill of the mountains, with spectacular views, dramatic landscapes and a real sense of achievement as you reach the summit.

  • Experience the thrill of the mountains
  • Walk in confidence with a Mountain Leader
  • Learn new mountain skills along the way
  • Small group sizes (max. 6 per walk)
  • Enjoy a full day’s walking along a classic mountain route
OUTLINE OF THE DAY

9:30am: Meet at Threlkeld to discuss the day ahead
10am – 5pm: Full day’s mountain hike to the summit of Blencathra via Hall’s Fell Ridge
5pm: Debrief back at Threlkeld, then head home.

NB: All timings are approximate. The route is approximately 10-km (6.25 miles), with 800m of ascent and descent across mountainous terrain. The route is steep and rocky in places, and includes prolonged section of scrambling (hands on rock) along the exposed ridge (Grade 1) of Hall’s Fell Ridge; a head for heights is required. If it is very windy (30mph+) on the ridge then we may use an alternative route.

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Please provide a packed lunch and your own walking boots. Mark will provide all other necessary mountaineering equipment. The walk includes Grade 1 Scramble along a narrow ridge; it does NOT include climbing or the planned use of ropes.
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