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Blencathra Blencathra is an iconic mountain seen as you approach Keswick on the A66. There are many routes to the summit including the precipitous Sharp Edge for those with a head for exposure. The north side of Blencathra is less dramatic dominated by featureless moorland slopes. Bowscale Fell and Bannerdale Crags offer some interest and are used for an ascent to Blencathra.
List of walks ★ GPS file available ☩ Route profile
Walk Description Grade Miles 1008 ★☩Blencathra via Sharp Edge from Scales
mod/hard 5.00 1506 ★☩Sharp Edge & Blencathra from Scales mod/hard 5.00 1188 ★☩Blencathra via Hall's Fell ridge from Scales mod/hard 6.00 1354 ★☩Bannerdale Crags & Souther Fell from Mungrisdale moderate 7.50 3470 ★☩Blencathra via Foule Crag from Scales mod/hard 8.00 2879 ★☩Bowscale Fell & Bannerdale Crags from Mungrisdale moderate 8.00
Rank Mountain Metres/Feet Location 34 Blencathra 868 / 2848 Lake District 136 Bowscale Fell 702 / 2303 Lake District 156 Bannerdale Crags 683 / 2241 Lake District
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What is a mountain?
The accepted standard for a mountain in England & Wales is that its summit is 610 metres (2000 feet) or more above sea level. In addition, rules are in place on the height difference above intervening cols with adjacent summits to determine whether a summit is a separate mountain or a subsidiary 'top'. This is not the place to discuss the technicalities of this issue but the list has been checked against reliable tables. With simplicity in mind separate tops have been excluded from the list as these would normally be discussed in relation to their main summits. The list includes 258 summits and these will all be added in due course starting from the highest and working down.
Stay Safe
Do enjoy yourself when out walking and choose a route that is within your capabilities especially with regard to navigation.
Do turn back if the weather deteriorates especially in winter or when visibility is poor.
Do wear the right clothing for the anticipated weather conditions. If the weather is likely to change for the worse make sure you have enough extra clothing in your pack.
Do tell someone where you are planning to walk especially in areas that see few other walkers.
Do take maps and other navigational aids. Do not rely on mobile devices in areas where reception is poor. Take spare batteries especially in cold weather.
Do check the weather forecast before leaving. The Met Office has a number of forecasts for walkers that identify specific weather risks.
Please Note - These walks have been published for use by site visitors on the understanding that Walking Britain is not held responsible for the safety or well being of those following the routes as described. It is worth reiterating the point that you should embark on a walk with the correct maps preferably at 1:25000 scale. This will enable any difficulties with route finding to be assessed and corrective action taken if necessary.
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