Blencathra
Blencathra, also known as Saddleback, is an 868-meter hill in the United Kingdom with numerous scrambling routes to the summit and sweeping views. Located in Keswick, it is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The mountain offers various routes for both experienced and less experienced walkers, making it accessible to a wide range of adventurers. With its steady climb and relatively flat walk to the summit, Blencathra provides a scenic and enjoyable hiking experience. Visitors can expect breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and a range of options for ascending and descending the mountain. Whether it's the "slog" route or the more challenging halls fell ridge, Blencathra offers something for everyone. It is a favorite among hikers exploring the Northern Fells and is best enjoyed in good weather and with proper footwear.

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Chris Murray
Chris murray
March 22, 2024
This is one of my favorite Lake District mountains; it is grouped under the Northern Fells. It has several alternative routes to ascend/descend it, one can take the 'slog' route, a continuous steady climb but relatively easy/flat, or via …
Michael Perles
Michael perles
March 22, 2024
This is a good hill to walk, steady climb from the bottom to just over half way with a relatively flat walk to the summit. We walked a circular back down and found it quite boggy. Only really advisable in good weather and good footwear.
Flan Flannagan
Flan flannagan
March 22, 2024
We took the rather terrifying Sharp Edge route up Blencathra. We'd had really good weather so wasn't expecting it to be so slippy. I'd read not to attempt on a wet day so we were surprised when we encountered rocks that had literally no …
Andrea Lisi
Andrea lisi
March 22, 2024
Well what can I say apart from me and my friend need to try and attempt this again on a much much dryer day. Having claimed helvellyn a few months before we attempted to climb her bigger sister after an hour or so climb past this lovely …
AB Godschild
Ab godschild
March 22, 2024
It's a beast of a hill with great views over the rest of the lakes, I did a circular route which was hard as you go up and down again and again.
Debbie White
Debbie white
March 22, 2024
Following sign from car park it's 2 miles not bad ascent, unfortunately halfway up was in the clouds so no view. Slight detour on way down found a lovely waterfall
j lynn
J lynn
March 22, 2024
Bit challenging of a walk towards the bottom but easy to follow path and definitely worth the hike to the top!
arony castro
Arony castro
March 22, 2024
I ascended here in cloud and rain, and to be fair, it was miserable! So other reviews may help you more …
Giulia Rosini
Giulia rosini
March 22, 2024
One of our favourite mountains to climb in the lakes, great view a multiple ways up, the tarn is great place to have a picnic.
Madelina Winzeler
Madelina winzeler
March 22, 2024
Walk done on 15/06/22. Wainwright walk . Taking in 4 peaks Blencathra …

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