Blencathra (Saddleback] via Blease Fell ascent and Scales Fell descent

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INDY May 19, 2025 Threlkeld, Blease Fell, Blencathra, Scales Fell

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Distance 11.56 km, Time 4.33 h, Total Ascent 833 m Imperial | Metric

INDY SAYS: An easy one this, I prefer these sloping paths to the engineered stone steps on some routes. It was windy and cold at the summit, but warm on the way back

Start: Threlkeld

1) Buses from Keswick / Penrith to Threlkeld
2) Car parking in Threlkeld village (with due care) and some dedicated car parks [eg NY 31851 25603]

Route

Threlkeld, Blease Fell, Blencathra, Scales Fell
Distance 11.56 km, Time 4.33 h, Total Ascent 833 m
Wainwright Pictorial Guide: The Northern Fells

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Route maps from Ordnance Survey are scaled 1:25000 unless otherwise indicated.
Distance, Hike Time and Total Ascent as supplied by OS. Image shows planned route.
Distance 11.56 km, Time 4.33 h, Total Ascent 833 m

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