Route Information for Blencathra or Saddleback

The total ascent is 700 meters. Allow 3 hours to complete this 7.26km route.

Number Description OS Grid Park in Car Park at Threlkeld NY31812562 1 Follow track NW through gate in wall, turn right through 2nd gate NY31582597 2 Continue ENE above wall and cross Gate Gill beck NY32422621 3 Follow path NE as it bends up the hill side NY32622657 4 Continue N on path to gain ridge. NY32632703 5 Follow ridge (minor scrambling) NNW to Hallsfell Top, summit of Blencathra (2500ft+) NY32352774 6 Follow path WSW along ridge NY32112767 7 Continue SW to Middle Tongue (851m) NY31772740 8 Follow path WSW along ridge NY31272720 9 Bear SSW on path to Blease Fell summit (804m) NY31182705 10 Descend on good path SW to path junction at bottom of steep zigzag section NY30962634 11 Descend less distinct path S to junction with more prominent path NY30682606 12 Bear ESE (left branch) and follow path downhill NY30942596 13 Follow path as it bends NE NY31202611 14 Bear SSE on path and continue downhill NY31262595 15 Bear E on path and continue NY31562602 16 Head SSE through gate in wall and rejoin the approach route to return to the car park NY31812562

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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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.