Blencathra Via Sharp Edge

A stunning walk today up Blencathra, via Sharp Edge and back down Halls Fell Ridge.



Sharp Edge from the A66



A stunning location, Sharp Edge above Scales tarn



Sharp Edge from the approach path



Looking up Sharp Edge to Foule Crag



The notorious 'Bad Step' from the rock tower, but not too bad!!



The climb off the ridge up Foule Crag



Looking back down Sharp Edge



A stunning view down to the arete and Scales Tarn



Sharp Edge from the path to Blencathra summit



and a bit further along



Looking across Gategill Fell to the North Western fells



View across the summit ridge to Skiddaw



Looking down the Vale towards Thirlmere



Zoomed in shot of Grisedale Pike



Route of ascent down Halls Fell Ridge



The north western fells