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Halls Fell Ridge (Blencathra) – Scales Tarn loop from Threlkeld

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Halls Fell Ridge (Blencathra) – Scales Tarn loop from Threlkeld

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Halls Fell Ridge (Blencathra) – Scales Tarn loop from Threlkeld

04:38

8.69km

890m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.10 km for 403 m

After 2.63 km for 136 m

After 2.82 km for 61 m

After 4.14 km for 371 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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910 m

Gate Gill Waterfall

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The best known of the deep channels on the South face of Blencathra, that was once a hub for mining activity.

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2.15 km

Halls Fell Ridge (Blencathra)

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Legendary fellwalker Alfred Wainwright was so enamoured with Halls Fells Ridge that he said it was 'positively the finest way to any mountain-top' in the Lake District. Arcing upwards directly …

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2.78 km

Blencathra

Peak

3.19 km

View of Sharp Edge and Scales Tarn

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This ridge, between the top of Doddick Fell and Hall's Fell (Blencathra's true summit) is a wonderful place to view Sharp Edge above the majestic natural amphitheatre of Scales Tarn. …

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3.80 km

Scales Tarn

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Scales Tarn is at the base of Sharp Edge and is a great place to stop and make the desicion of whether to go the scramble route or the steep …

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4.22 km

Bad Step on Sharp Edge

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is the most wonderful grade 1 scramble on a gorgeous sunny day but in wet weather, high winds or in snow it needs to be treated with respect. With …

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4.33 km

Sharp Edge (Blencathra)

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Sharp Edge is one of the Lake District's classic ridge scrambles. It's arguably the most exciting way to the top of Blencathra, though Alfred Wainwright was convinced Halls Fell Ridge …

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6.07 km

Doddick Fell Ridge

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The path along Doddick Fell's ridgeline is an excellent way to or from Blencathra's summit for hikers who fancy an airy walk without any scrambling. The ridge affords excellent views …

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6.77 km

Doddick Gill Stream

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This is a wonderfully quiet spot on a little used route to the summit, take full advantage of the lack of traffic to take in the views over to Derwent, and the Cat Bells range.

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8.69 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.70 km

1.93 km

1.35 km

940 m

455 m

281 m

Surfaces

2.78 km

2.30 km

2.29 km

736 m

555 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 6 July

19°C

14°C

26 %

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Halls Fell Ridge (Blencathra) – Scales Tarn loop from Threlkeld

Gate Gill Waterfall

Halls Fell Ridge (Blencathra)

View of Sharp Edge and Scales Tarn

Scales Tarn

Bad Step on Sharp Edge

Sharp Edge (Blencathra)

Doddick Fell Ridge

Doddick Gill Stream

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