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Atkinson Pike – Blencathra Summit loop from Scales

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Atkinson Pike – Blencathra Summit loop from Scales

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Atkinson Pike – Blencathra Summit loop from Scales

05:35

15.0km

740m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 6.60 km for 61 m

After 6.72 km for 136 m

After 6.98 km for 403 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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570 m

View of the Valley in Lake District National Park

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This looks like one of those climbs that drags a bit with not much to look at, but do make sure you turn around because the real beauty is behind you...

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4.19 km

View of Sharp Edge

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Amazing view of Sharpe edge showing you how dramatic it is

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4.62 km

Atkinson Pike

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So strange to see that people fall over each other on top of Blencathra and that this top seems to have so few visitors. It comes with great views though …

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5.12 km

Blencathra Summit

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A bona fide scrambler’s paradise, Blencathra serves up two glorious ridges in a truly memorable horseshoe. The grade one scramble up Sharp Edge, a razor-like spine featuring the notorious Bad …

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5.84 km

Gategill Fell summit

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At 2,792 feet (851 m), Gategill Fell's summit is the second highest summit on the Blencathra massif, standing proud at the head of a ridge which rises from Threlkeld. It's …

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6.95 km

Halls Fell Ridge (Blencathra)

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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 …

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8.42 km

Gate Gill Waterfall

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The best known of the deep channels on the South face of Blencathra, that was once a hub for mining activity.

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9.57 km

The Horse and Farrier Inn

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Nestled beneath the towering ridges of Blencathra, The Horse and Farrier Inn is a great place for post hike refreshment. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome in the bar …

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15.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.32 km

4.73 km

2.08 km

1.28 km

571 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.45 km

3.43 km

2.65 km

1.20 km

880 m

393 m

Elevation

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Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

21°C

11°C

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Atkinson Pike – Blencathra Summit loop from Scales

View of the Valley in Lake District National Park

View of Sharp Edge

Atkinson Pike

Blencathra Summit

Gategill Fell summit

Halls Fell Ridge (Blencathra)

Gate Gill Waterfall

The Horse and Farrier Inn

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