Blencathra via Sharp Edge
Taking the next step in your scrambling journey
Ascending Blencathra via Sharp Edge is a bite sized adventure that comes with a kick.
Blencathra combines the old Cumbric translations of blain (meaning summit or bare hill) and cadeir or cathrach (meaning chair or seat).
Looking at the silhouette of the mountain from afar and standing atop the bare summit you can see how its got its name. However to reach the pinnacle of this mountainous 'chair' there is a dramatic spine ridge to cross. Sharp Edge forms your tantalising challenge, a tough yet achievable scramble to reach the summit.
Get in touch to chat about your ascent of Blencathra. It's time to dust off the boots!
Event Summary
Sharp Edge has earnt its iconic status as an accessible scrambling route to Blencathra, a prominent feature of the Northern fells.
Short and sharp, the ridge itself only spans around 300 metres. Bookending the ridge ascent is gorgeous open trail, and in total the route takes no more than a glorious morning to complete.
Key Information
The Hike
In total, the hike covers around just over 8 miles / 13km. Beginning and finishing at Scales Farm, this trekking loop heads up Comb Beck and Scales Beck before soon reaching the start of the Sharp Edge scramble.
A Grade 1 scramble, the route has some challenges including a large smooth slab however with care and courage you will continue along the ridge for around 300 metres before the route widens and you return to hiking.
Blencathra stands tall at 868m and will be the high point of the hike. From there, we will follow the trail along Knowe Crags and begin descending. Soon we are dog legging back along a lower trail that leads to Scales Farm.
*We have several route options we can follow, including options via Halls Fell
Event includes
- Qualified guides
- Online Safety briefing
- Joining Information Booklet
- Training Plan
- First Aid provisions
Available services
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- Celebration food and drink
- BBQ, beer and bubbly
- Event t-shirts
- Medals
- Timing trackers
- Start / Finish Race arch and branding
- Professional photographer
- Professional film maker
