Blencathra by Hall's Fell Ridge
The finest ridge on one of the Lake District's best mountains, straight to the summit.
- Distance
- 8.1 km
- Ascent
- 730 m
- Time
- 3–4.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 868 m
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About this walk
Blencathra by Hall's Fell Ridge is a hard 8.1 km circular walk with 730 m of ascent, taking 3 to 4.5 hours. It starts at Threlkeld (grid reference NY 321 253). It climbs Hallsfell Top (Blencathra) (868 m), a Wainwright. The start can be reached by public transport.
Blencathra's southern face is a row of steep ridges, and Hall's Fell is the best of them. From Threlkeld, the route climbs straight up the ridge, which narrows into a rocky crest with easy scrambling all the way to Hallsfell Top, the summit.
The descent takes an easier line, back down towards Threlkeld. In wet or windy weather, the crest is no place to be: take one of the easier paths instead.
Route
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1
Hall's Fell
Climb from Threlkeld onto Hall's Fell Ridge.
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2
The crest
Scramble up the rocky crest to the summit.
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3
Down
Descend by an easier path back to Threlkeld.
Summit
Hallsfell Top (Blencathra)
868 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Blencathra by Hall's Fell Ridge take?
- Most walkers take 3–4.5 hours for the 8.1 km route, which has 730 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Threlkeld (grid reference NY 321 253). Small car park in Threlkeld village.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses between Keswick and Penrith stop at Threlkeld. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Steep path, then a narrow rocky crest with grade 1 scrambling.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Hallsfell Top (Blencathra) (868 m, Wainwright, Hewitt).
- Can I take my dog?
- It isn't recommended for dogs. Before you go: Sheep graze the fells and moors: keep dogs on a lead near livestock, especially at lambing time (March to May).
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