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Halls Fell Ridge (Blencathra)

Halls Fell Ridge (Blencathra)

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Halls Fell Ridge (Blencathra)

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This segment may be dangerous

Parts of this Highlight comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

This Highlight goes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

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Location: Threlkeld, Eden, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Alex Foxfield

October 10, 2020

Hiking

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 to the summit, it's a glorious way to ascend Blencathra and just nudges into easy scrambling territory. An ideal first foray onto such terrain as there's always the bypass path if things get a little too much.

SparklyBlueBike

October 18, 2021

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Best way up Blencathra. Airey ridge that tops out at the summit. Can be slippy esp in descent.

Jo | The Wandering Wildflower

June 4, 2023

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I think this is a better scramble than Sharp Edge! Lots of interesting scramble sections but there is a path running at a lower level for parts of it so you can dip out if you need. Makes for a fun descent of Blencathra 😊

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