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Route Information for
Blencathra or Saddleback
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The total ascent is 675 meters. Allow 2.5 hours to complete this 6.79km route.
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| Number | Description | OS Grid |
| Park in Scales (limited space) or lay-by on A66. The walk starts from A66 200m W of Scales turn-in. | NY34052683 |
| 1 | Ascend path ENE turning NNE to intersection with descent path from Scales Fell | NY34492737 |
| 2 | Continue N on path across shoulder of Scales Fell | NY34332773 |
| 3 | Continue NW above Glenderamackin river to cross Scales Tarn Beck | NY33262822 |
| 4 | Ascend winding path onto Sharp Edge | NY32802837 |
| 5 | Cross rocky exposed arête to Foule Crag (845m) | NY32432827 |
| 6 | Walk S to summit of Blencathra (2500ft+) | NY32352774 |
| 7 | Descend E on path to branch above Doddick Fell | NY32862775 |
| 8 | Complete descent NE turning SE via Scales Fell; or S onto Doddick Fell | NY33252699 |
| 9 | Complete descent SSW to path above stone wall | NY33132656 |
| 10 | Follow path ENE around base of Doddick Fell and cross Scaley Beck | NY33652686 |
| 11 | Continue on path back to start | NY34052683 |
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Please ensure that you have adequate mapping to cope should conditions change suddenly and you need to amend your route. This route is covered by the Ordnance Survey maps detailed below and we have negotiated a 10% discount on the RRP in addition to free postage and packing.
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OS Landranger Maps Required
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Local Accommodation Options
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We currently have no sponsored accommodation listings for this area.
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Disclaimer. The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map,
a compass, your navigation skills and common sense, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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